Duquesne Dukes vs Saint Louis Billikens Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/28/2026, 06:50 AM ET
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The Duquesne Dukes will be on the road Saturday night with an 8:00 PM match-up in St. Louis, MO, against the Saint Louis Billikens, and we have you ready to roll with our Duquesne vs Saint Louis prediction.  Duquesne has sixteen wins and 12 losses thus far this season. Saint Louis returns home Saturday, ranked #23 in the nation with 25 wins and three losses overall. Duquesne comes into this matchup struggling a bit on a 2-game skid following an 11-point loss in their last outing. Saint Louis comes into Saturday playing their worst basketball of the season after losing 2 of the last three, following a 15-point road loss to Dayton. Read more about this Duquesne vs Saint Louis prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Duquesne tries to end skid

The Duquesne offense has averaged 80.1 points per game this season on 47% shooting from the floor, but the Dukes have averaged only 61 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, Duquesne is allowing 75.6 points per game this season through 28 games played. Offensively, Duquesne was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 56 points on 36% shooting, in 21% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Dukes were outmatched, giving up 67 points on 41% shooting. Duquaine lost the rebounding battle by 9 and turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Tarence Guinyard led the way for the Duquesne offense in their last outing with 20 points and five assists on 16 shots.

Tarence Guinyard leads the Duquesne offense this season, averaging 16.5 points and five assists per game. Jimmie Williams is second on the team, averaging 15.3 points per game this season. John Hugley IV averages 9 points, and David Dixon chips in 8 points per game, fourth-best. Jakub Necas averages 7.7 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.2 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for Duquesne:

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St. Louis looks to return to form

Saint Louis has been a potent offensive team this season, averaging 89.1 points on 51% shooting from the floor, but has averaged only 69 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, St. Louis has been just as stout, holding opponents to 68.4 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 79 points over their last two losses. Offensively, Saint Louis had one of their worst games of the season last time out, scoring only 62 points on 40% shooting and 24% from beyond the arc. Defensively. Saint Louis was terrible, giving up 77 points on 47% shooting. Saint Louis won the rebounding battle by 5 turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Kellen Thames led the way for the Saint Louis offense with 24 points and seven rebounds on 14 shots.

Robbie Avila leads the Saint Louis offense this season with 12.6 points and 4.1 assists per game. Trey Green is second on the team, averaging 11.3 points, and Amari McCottry averages 10.6 points per game. Dion Brown averages 11.1 points to go along with a team-leading 5.8 rebounds. Kellen Thames is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, averaging 10.1 points in just over 17 minutes per game.

Key Injury Report for Saint Louis:

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Duquesne vs Saint Louis Pick

  • Duquesne vs Saint Louis Spread Pick

Saint Louis is a far better team in this matchup despite the recent issues. Look for Saint Louis to jump on Duquesne early, as they control this game from the opening minutes. Take Saint Louis to dominate this game on both sides of the ball, leading to the easy victory. The Billikens will get back to their winning ways Saturday night with a win and cover at home against Duquesne.

  • Duquesne vs Saint Louis Over/Under Pick

Saint Louis is a potent offensive team this season, and Duquesne scores above 80 points per game as well. Despite both teams having strong offenses, the Saint Louis defense will set the tone. Look for the billions to come out strong as they look to avenge their two recent losses in this matchup. Take Saint Louis to roll to an easy win and cover on Saturday in a defensive showcase, leading to the under in A-10 action.

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