Match Analysis: Duquesne Dukes vs Loyola (MD) Greyhounds – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-20
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, Pittsburgh, PA
Game Overview
This NCAA basketball matchup features the home team Duquesne Dukes (3-1) hosting the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (2-3). Duquesne enters the game with a stronger recent record and a perfect home record, while Loyola struggles slightly on the road. The game is expected to be competitive with Duquesne favored significantly in the betting markets.
Key Factors to Consider
- Duquesne holds a 3-1 season record with solid home performances including wins by wide margins (e.g., 92-80, 83-63). They are 2-2 against the spread in recent games and have had the total go over in their last four games. Loyola Maryland is 2-3 overall with mixed results and has not shown strong away performance (1-2).
- No specific recent head-to-head data is available for this matchup, but Duquesneβs home strength and Loyolaβs road struggles suggest an edge for Duquesne.
- No reported injuries or significant player absences for either team ahead of this game.
- The match is held at Duquesne's home venue, UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, which offers a home-court advantage. Weather or other external conditions are not relevant.
- Duquesne aims to maintain and build on their strong start this season with a dominant home win, while Loyola seeks an upset to improve their sub-.500 record, providing motivation but also pressure on the away team.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Duquesne Dukes: -850, Loyola (MD) Greyhounds: 540 | Duquesne Dukes to win | β β β β β 85% |
| Spread | Duquesne Dukes: -12.5 -110, Loyola (MD) Greyhounds: +12.5 -110 | Duquesne Dukes to cover -12.5 points | β β β β β 78% |
| Over/under | Over: 147.5 -112, Under: 147.5 -112 | Over 147.5 points | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Duquesne Dukes -6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 147.5 14% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 147.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Duquesne Dukes are predicted to win comfortably given superior season form, home performance, and stronger odds favoring them. The predicted victory margin aligns with the spread near -12.5 points.
Predicted Score: Duquesne Dukes 81 – Loyola (MD) Greyhounds 68