Duquesne Dukes men's basketball at Saint Louis Billikens Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 28 2026
Duquesne travels to face No. 23 Saint Louis in a crucial Atlantic 10 battle as both teams jockey for better seeds heading into the conference tournament. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
Duquesne Dukes Analysis
Record: 16-12 (8-7 A-10, road: 5-6) PPG: 80.1 FG%: 46.7% 3P%: 34.7% Rebounds: 33.5 RPG Assists: 15.6 APG Turnovers: 12.8 TO/G
Key Players
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Tarence Guinyard (G): 16.5 PPG, team offensive catalyst.
Strengths
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Efficient offense that pushes pace and gets to the line.
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Balanced scoring with multiple contributors averaging 10+ PPG.
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Decent assist numbers reflect strong ball movement.
Weaknesses
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Rebounding deficit against bigger teams.
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Turnovers can stall possessions and lead to easy transition buckets.
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Away scoring dips slightly in more hostile environments.
Saint Louis Billikens Analysis
Record: 25-3 (13-2 A-10, home: 18-1) PPG: 89.1 FG%: 51.3% 3P%: 40.3% Rebounds: 39.0 RPG Assists: 18.7 APG Turnovers: 12.5 TO/G
Key Players
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Kellen Thames (G): Team leader with dynamic scoring and playmaking.
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Robbie Avila (C): Inside presence contributing scoring and rebounds.
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Defensive and ball movement depth: SLU averages nearly 19 APG.
Strengths
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High three-point accuracy and assist rate indicate strong ball movement.
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Exceptional home record with Chaifetz Arena advantage.
Weaknesses
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Turnovers are moderate for a top offensive team.
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Perimeter defense can be tested by quicker backcourts.
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Occasional lapses allow opponents transition scoring opportunities.
Saint Louis vs Duquesne Prediction
Saint Louis’ offensive firepower and athleticism give them a clear edge on Saturday, but this point spread is too wide.
Projected Final Score: Saint Louis 89, Duquesne 78
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