VCU vs Duquesne Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: VCU vs Duquesne

The VCU Rams face the Duquesne Dukes, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 3.

With Duquesne capable of remaining close to VCU, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -105 is available that the +5.5 is covered.

VCU Rams won their previous game, beating St. Bonaventure Bonnies at home. It was a 89-82 win.

Duquesne Dukes won their last game 89-83. This was a road victory against Davidson Wildcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

VCU beat Duquesne in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 71-62 scoreline. The H2H over the past 8 games have seen four wins for both teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
Duquesne	18-15	2584	2481	103	13-7	5-8	1L

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VCU vs Duquesne Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best VCU vs Duquesne betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to back Duquesne against the spread considering they should perform well in this college showdown. Snap up the -105 when it comes to them covering the +5.5.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key VCU vs Duquesne stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Duquesne in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by VCU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by VCU in 10 of their last 17 games on the road.

Duquesne +5.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Duquesne +5.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

VCU 82 - 79 Duquesne

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Rams landing a 82-79 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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VCU vs Duquesne 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.

With a 74% chance of securing victory, VCU Rams are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -286. For those wanting to back Duquesne, you will find +230 about the underdogs.

6.5 is the spread and 166.5 is the total points line. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Under 166.5, then the odds are -115.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

VCU

-286

Duquesne

+230

Point Spread

VCU -6.5

-104

Duquesne +6.5

-118

Total Points

Under 166.5

-115

Over 166.5

-105

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VCU Stats

Duquesne Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.80 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.60 pts and allowed 74.10 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	28-5	2879	2294	585	21-2	7-3	1L
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
George Mason	23-9	2347	2160	187	17-3	6-6	1L
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Saint Joseph's	22-11	2419	2306	113	16-3	6-8	1L
Davidson	20-13	2367	2225	142	12-8	8-5	1L
Duquesne	18-15	2584	2481	103	13-7	5-8	1L
George Washington	18-15	2708	2433	275	13-5	5-10	1L
Fordham	17-15	2235	2095	140	12-8	5-7	1L
Rhode Island	16-16	2236	2182	54	10-7	6-9	2L
St. Bonaventure	17-17	2596	2532	64	10-7	7-10	1L
Richmond	15-17	2455	2366	89	11-8	4-9	4L
La Salle	9-23	2148	2370	-222	7-9	2-14	2L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

• 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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