La Salle vs Duquesne Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/18/2026, 01:30 AM ET

La Salle vs Duquesne Information

The La Salle Explorers will be on the road Wednesday night, playing the Duquesne Dukes in Pittsburgh, PA, at 7:00 PM. La Salle has seven wins and 18 losses, riding a long losing streak into this matchup following a nine-point loss in their last outing. Duquesne returns home Wednesday with 15 wins and 10 losses, riding a 4 game-winning streak after a 5-point road victory in their last matchup. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

La Salle Preview

The La Salle offense has been poor this season, averaging 65.8 points on 41% shooting. Defensively, La Salle is allowing 72.6 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 76.6 points per game during its last three losses. Jaeden Marshall leads the La Salle offense this season, averaging 12.4 points per game. Jerome Brewer, Jr., is second on the team, averaging 11.8 points. Rob Dockery averages 9.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.7 rebounds per game. Ashton Walker is averaging 7.4 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.3 assists.

Duquesne Preview

Offensively, Duquesne has been solid enough this season, averaging 82.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Duquesne is allowing 76.4 points per game this season and has given up an average of 71.25 points per game over its last four wins. Tarence Guinyard leads the Duquesne offense this season, averaging 16.6 points and 5.2 assists per game. Jimmie Williams is second on the team, averaging 16.2 points, and John Hugley IV averages 10.3 points per game. Jakub Necas averages 8.1 points and boasts a team-leading 5.5 rebounds per contest.

La Salle vs Duquesne Prediction

The Duquesne Dukes are the far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Wednesday night. Duquesne is elite on the offensive end and will dominate this game. Look for the Dukes to build off their recent hot hand and extend their winning streak against a struggling team. Take Duquesne Wednesday night to do the job as they get the win and cover at home to extend the La Salle losing streak. Final Score Prediction, Duquesne Dukes win and cover 78-55.

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