Duquesne vs Dayton Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Duquesne vs Dayton

The Duquesne Dukes battle the Dayton Flyers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Duquesne are more than capable of staying close to Dayton so there’s a strong case for betting the underdogs against the spread here. Take the -102 for the +5.5 that is available.

Duquesne Dukes claimed a victory in their previous game. A 62-61 home win occurred against La Salle Explorers.

Dayton Flyers got the win in their last game. A 82-67 triumph occurred on the road when meeting George Mason Patriots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Dayton who came out on top when they last played Duquesne. A 71-65 win was recorded. It’s been three wins on the bounce for Dayton when playing Duquesne. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Dayton	17-9	1978	1852	126	13-3	4-6	2W
Duquesne	16-10	2122	1972	150	11-6	5-4	5W

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Duquesne vs Dayton Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Duquesne vs Dayton betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The best wager could involve backing Duquesne against the spread in this college contest. There’s a generous +5.5 available at -102 that the underdogs cover the line and that has to be our pick.

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Key Duquesne vs Dayton stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 5 consecutive games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dayton in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dayton in 3 of their last 5 games.

Duquesne +5.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Duquesne 71 - 74 Dayton

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Duquesne vs Dayton Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Dayton at -294 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 75% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Duquesne are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 149.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 149.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Duquesne

+235

Dayton

-294

Point Spread

Duquesne +5.5

-102

Dayton -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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Duquesne Stats

Dayton Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 65.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	25-2	2433	1839	594	18-1	7-1	1W
George Mason	21-6	2005	1831	174	15-2	6-4	3L
VCU	21-7	2335	2048	287	14-3	7-4	1L
Dayton	17-9	1978	1852	126	13-3	4-6	2W
Duquesne	16-10	2122	1972	150	11-6	5-4	5W
Saint Joseph's	16-10	1910	1849	61	12-3	4-7	1W
Davidson	16-10	1913	1780	133	10-7	6-3	1W
Rhode Island	15-11	1885	1788	97	9-6	6-5	1W
George Washington	15-12	2238	1988	250	12-4	3-8	1L
Fordham	15-12	1902	1752	150	10-7	5-5	3W
St. Bonaventure	14-12	1980	1922	58	9-6	5-6	2L
Richmond	14-13	2086	1984	102	10-6	4-7	2L
La Salle	7-19	1705	1878	-173	5-7	2-12	6L
Loyola Chicago	6-21	1807	2087	-280	4-12	2-9	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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