The Duquesne Dukes (9-5, 1-0 A-10) will try to build on a three-game win streak when they host the VCU Rams (10-4, 1-0 A-10) at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026 as 6-point underdogs. The Rams have won four games in a row. The matchup has a point total of 165.5.

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VCU vs. Duquesne betting lines

• VCU moneyline odds to win: -265
• Duquesne moneyline odds to win: +214
• Spread: VCU (-6)
• Total: 165.5

VCU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• VCU covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. VCU covered 11 times in 15 opportunities at home, and it covered five times in 10 opportunities in road games.
• In home games last year, the Rams went over the over/under 46.7% of the time (seven of 15 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, exceeding the total in 70% of games (seven of 10).
• VCU performed better as a moneyline favorite at home last year, putting up a home record of 14-1 home record, compared to going 7-2 away from home.

Last season stats

• Last season, the Rams were 94th in the country on offense (76.9 points scored per game) and eighth-best defensively (62.9 points allowed).
• VCU was the 25th-best team in the country in rebounds per game (35.3) and ranked 65th in rebounds allowed (29.4) last year.
• Last season the Rams were ranked 77th in the nation in assists with 15.0 per game.

VCU betting records this season

• ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 1-0-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 6+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
• O-U-P: 8-6-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)

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Duquesne statistics, trends and more

As the home team

• Against the spread, Duquesne has had better results on the road (3-1-0) than at home (2-5-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Dukes games have finished over more frequently at home (six of seven, 85.7%) than away (three of four, 75%).

Last season stats

• The Dukes averaged 69.1 points per game (304th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 67.3 points per contest (48th-ranked).
• With 31.4 rebounds per game, Duquesne ranked 207th in the nation. It allowed 29.6 rebounds per contest, which ranked 77th in college basketball.
• The Dukes ranked 165th in college basketball with 13.7 assists per game.

Duquesne betting records this season

• ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 6+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
• O-U-P: 10-2-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 3-1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)