Duquesne vs St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure’s backcourt enters this battle carrying a modest two-game winning streak, while Duquesne has dropped its last pair of contests. Although the Bonnies’ center remains questionable with a minor ankle issue, the team’s top guard shows a history of strong play against the Dukes, making him a likely offensive fulcrum. Duquesne, having lost one of its starting forwards to injury, faces tough rebounding challenges but still has a couple of sharpshooters who have torched St. Bonaventure in previous meetings. With both squads already well past the 41-game mark, postseason considerations hover over this contest. Despite the higher probability of a Bonnies win diminishing the payout slightly, the confidence level and potential return together merit a B+ pick on St. Bonaventure at -130.

Duquesne’s sharp-shooting guard has carried the offense through a frustrating three-game losing streak, yet the team’s resilience remains a question following the recent ankle injury to their starting center, who will be sidelined until further notice. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure enters on a two-game upswing, fueled by a rejuvenated backcourt that consistently outperforms the Dukes when facing them at home, as shown by previous matchups in recent seasons. These factors, combined with Duquesne’s hunger for redemption and the Bonnies’ spiking confidence, hint at a fast-paced showdown that should top the 130 mark. With a B+ rating, the payoff offers a solid reward for those willing to ride the offensive momentum.

Duquesne’s top shooter, Dae Dae Grant, appears geared up to snap the Dukes’ recent skid, which has overshadowed their 8-10-13-18 record despite solid mid-season flashes (Citations: Team Archives). After verifying current rosters on ESPN, both squads look set to field their key pieces, though the Dukes must navigate around nagging injuries in their frontcourt. Meanwhile, the 9-9-21-10 Bonnies ride momentum from a short win streak, but past matchups in this conference have often come down to defense in the paint, where Duquesne has historically found an edge. Banking on the Dukes to cover at +2 earns a B grade, indicating a decent likelihood of success and a fair payout if it hits.