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PhoenixRising2 · 1/08/2018 7:46 pm

8:00pm EST tip on Tuesday 01/09/2017 at Siegel Center, Richmond, VA
Per KenPom:
Dukes #161 (12-4; 3-0) vs VCU #94 (10-6; 2-1)
VCU projected to finish 2nd (12-6) in the 14 team Atlantic 10 Conference
Game prediction: Dukes lose by 8, 75-67 - Dukes with 25% probability of a win.
Betting line: Dukes are 9½ point underdogs; Over/Under 142½
Duquesne 5-3 Against the Spread: VCU 6-6 ATS

VCU Best Win(s): Old Dominion (66); Bucknell (107)
VCU Worst Loss(es): Saint Joseph's (127)

Four Factors ==> Effective field goal percentage; Turnover percentage; Offensive rebounding percentage; Free throw rate
Top 100 ranking noted as a strength; Bottom 100 ranking as a weakness
Here's a look at VCU:
Offensive Strength: Offensive Rebounds, Effective FG%
Offensive Weakness: Getting to FT Line
Defensive Strength: Limit FT Chances
Defensive Weakness: None

Here's a look at the Dukes (national ranking out of 351 teams):
Offensive Strength: Getting to the FT Line (65); Limit Turnovers (78): Offensive Rebounds (14)
Offensive Weakness: None
Defensive Strength: Effective FG% (31), Limits FT Chances (79)
Defensive Weakness: None

PhoenixRising2 · 1/08/2018 7:48 pm

Here's where you can find the game (Stadium Network and local affiliates):
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/duqu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/VCU_clearances.pdf

WashPaRick · 1/08/2018 8:46 pm

The VCU message board has a direct link for the game in their Duquesne thread.

coffee · 1/08/2018 10:26 pm

This is going to be the best test yet for the Dukes. Dayton by 8 was a good win but at home. Blowouts at Fordham and GW were fantastic but I see a tight game here. I think the Dukes will cover but may come down to the last few possessions.

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WashPaRick · 1/09/2018 7:11 am

Probably doesn't mean much but we beat our 2 common opponents by a little more.

Hilltopper · 1/09/2018 8:06 am

PR2 and Little Prexie - much abliged!

Phildog · 1/09/2018 9:33 am

WashPaRick wrote:
The VCU message board has a direct link for the game in their Duquesne thread.

Couldn't find it could someone post it?

president · 1/09/2018 10:06 am

Been out of town and unable to post. Great win at Fordham. With the 3-0 start, everything looks a bit brighter than a few weeks ago. Totally need to revise my 14-15 win prediction and thrilled to do so! While a win tonight may seem a long shot, after what we've seen of late, I'm not so sure. Even if this does turn out to be a loss, I have to believe that the team now has a real possibility of winning many more than 14-15. If we can defend our home court and win even 5 of the remaining 7 home games, that gives us 8 conference wins right there. If we are able to steal 1 or 2 on the road, we will have 9 or 10 conference wins. Easier to say than do but who knows. KD is way ahead of schedule in my mind and thrilled to see what is happening. Even some of my friends who almost laugh about the Dukes are starting to take notice and why not! Basketball is fun again on the Bluff. Will be watching tonight and at Palumbo on Saturday with at least 3 other friends.
Defense does win championships! GO DUKES!

PhoenixRising2 · 1/09/2018 10:10 am

Phildog wrote:
WashPaRick wrote:
The VCU message board has a direct link for the game in their Duquesne thread.

Couldn't find it could someone post it?

I'll post it as long as you don't tell us how warm it is in Florida
https://watchstadium.com/live/duquesne-at-vcu/

Tejas_Duke · 1/09/2018 10:11 am

Question about TV tonight., The Atlantic 10 site sends you to "Watchstadium.com" Will I be able to see that on my computer tonight? or is it a pay site?

PhoenixRising2 · 1/09/2018 10:16 am

Tejas_Duke wrote:
Question about TV tonight., The Atlantic 10 site sends you to "Watchstadium.com" Will I be able to see that on my computer tonight? or is it a pay site?

Yes, it's free. Click on link at 8pm https://watchstadium.com/live/duquesne-at-vcu/.
Also, it's on TV in Houston - KEHO-LD-5

duq81 · 1/09/2018 10:49 am

Tejas_Duke wrote:
Question about TV tonight., The Atlantic 10 site sends you to "Watchstadium.com" Will I be able to see that on my computer tonight? or is it a pay site?

I believe that Stadium is what used to be the American Network. Aren't you in Houston? It's on TV there.

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Phildog · 1/09/2018 11:05 am

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
Phildog wrote:
WashPaRick wrote:
The VCU message board has a direct link for the game in their Duquesne thread.

Couldn't find it could someone post it?
I'll post it as long as you don't tell us how warm it is in Florida
https://watchstadium.com/live/duquesne-at-vcu/

You got a deal! And thank you so much..

indygjm · 1/09/2018 12:45 pm

Here's a link to a Richmond article about the game -
http://www.richmond.com/sports/college/schools/virginia-commonwealth-university/vcu-will-host-improved-duquesne-team-on-tuesday/article_4a3f1bbe-7520-50b8-8d81-522c76b5cf24.html

It's nice to see Duquesne getting respect from programs like VCU. Win or lose, I hope our guys have some fun tonight. They will be playing in a packed house, an environment they don't get to see at Palumbo. Enjoy it, guys. Go Dukes!

ElDuque · 1/09/2018 1:05 pm

Cover? Man, I want to win every game now.

PhoenixRising2 · 1/09/2018 1:21 pm

1:20pm update: Betting line has dropped to 8. O/U at 143

Tejas_Duke · 1/09/2018 1:46 pm

duq81 wrote:
Tejas_Duke wrote:
Question about TV tonight., The Atlantic 10 site sends you to "Watchstadium.com" Will I be able to see that on my computer tonight? or is it a pay site?
I believe that Stadium is what used to be the American Network. Aren't you in Houston? It's on TV there.

I have DISH Network, not cable

VBC · 1/09/2018 2:02 pm

ElDuque wrote:
Cover? Man, I want to win every game now.

I've always wanted to win every game.

I know you have, too.

That was the best thing about Keith Dambrot's introductory press conference. He said he wants to win every game, otherwise what's he doing this for? That certainly told me that we hired the right coach.

steve19981 · 1/09/2018 2:18 pm

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
1:20pm update: Betting line has dropped to 8. O/U at 143

I'd take the Dukes and the under but if you're going to bet VCU, I'd take the over.

duq81 · 1/09/2018 3:27 pm

Tejas_Duke wrote:
duq81 wrote:
Tejas_Duke wrote:
Question about TV tonight., The Atlantic 10 site sends you to "Watchstadium.com" Will I be able to see that on my computer tonight? or is it a pay site?
I believe that Stadium is what used to be the American Network. Aren't you in Houston? It's on TV there.
I have DISH Network, not cable

In Pittsburgh it's on an over the air station. Isn't KEHO-LD over the air?

WashPaRick · 1/09/2018 5:50 pm

Hilltopper wrote:
PR2 and Little Prexie - much abliged!

I'm going to watch the Prexies in a battle for 1st place 2nite and then scooting home to catch the 2nd half of the A-10 battle for 1st.

Somerset24 · 1/09/2018 6:09 pm

The dear ol’ Black and Blue !!!!

Simms · 1/09/2018 7:53 pm

Have a bad feeling about this one for some reason. Feels like the Rhode island or Richmond games during Ron's tenure to me. Hope I'm wrong.

Rayrich · 1/09/2018 7:57 pm

Simms wrote:
Have a bad feeling about this one for some reason. Feels like the Rhode island or Richmond games during Ron's tenure to me. Hope I'm wrong.

I hear you, but that's normal given the last forty years. Just want to see another strong effort, continued growth, and another win hopefully.

Brian · 1/09/2018 8:03 pm

Simms wrote:
Have a bad feeling about this one for some reason. Feels like the Rhode island or Richmond games during Ron's tenure to me. Hope I'm wrong.

Hoping for the good vibes of the 2008 win at Dayton that raised eyebrows around the league and clinched the Dukes first winning season in like 14 years.

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