Duquesne Dukes vs Fordham Rams Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Saturday January 17 2026

The Duquesne Dukes, currently sitting at 9-8 overall and 1-3 within Atlantic 10 play, are hitting the road for a matchup against the Fordham Rams in the Bronx, New York. Fordham comes into this game with a 10-8 record, but they've only managed one win in five tries against conference opponents so far, putting them at 1-4 in the A-10. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.

Duquesne vs. Fordham Game Information

• January 17, 2026
• 12:30pm EST
• Rose Hill Gym
• USA Network

Fordham Form & Recent Results

Fordham enters Saturday afternoon’s game hoping to snap a tough stretch, having lost their previous game and dropping four of their last five matchups. In their most recent game, a 78-56 defeat to Saint Louis on Wednesday, Dejour Reaves was the bright spot for the Rams, leading the team with 18 points. Jack Whitbourn pulled down an impressive 14 rebounds, and Christian Henry contributed with 4 assists. The Rams managed to connect on 77% of their free throws and collected a total of 37 rebounds during that game. Throughout this season, Dejour Reaves has been the go-to scorer for Fordham, averaging an impressive 17.5 points per game. Zarique Nutter has also been a reliable offensive option, chipping in an average of 12.7 points per contest. Fordham’s work on the boards has largely come from Rikus Schulte and Jack Whitbourn, who are each averaging 9.8 rebounds per outing. When it comes to facilitating offense, Christian Henry leads the team, handing out an average of 5.6 assists per game. Defensively, Fordham has struggled as of late, allowing opponents to score an average of 73.6 points over their last five games. However, the Rams have generally played well on their home court, putting together a 7-4 record at home where they’ve averaged 74.4 points per game. As they get ready to face Duquesne, Fordham is determined to avoid picking up a fifth loss in Atlantic 10 Conference play and get their season back on track.

Duquesne Form & Recent Results

Duquesne heads into this game hoping to bounce back from a challenging stretch, as they've now lost three games in a row and have only managed to win two of their last five matchups. Most recently, the Dukes put up a tough fight against Dayton on Tuesday but ultimately fell short, losing 71-65. Jimmie Williams had a strong showing, putting up 15 points, while David Dixon grabbed 9 rebounds, and Tarence Guinyard dished out 6 assists. The team finished that game with a total of 31 rebounds. Tarence Guinyard has been the go-to scorer for Duquesne so far this season, leading the team with an average of 16.5 points per game. Not far behind, Jimmie Williams has also been an important offensive contributor, averaging 15.1 points. Jakub Necas stands out as the leading rebounder, pulling down an average of 5.8 boards per game. Guinyard not only scores but also facilitates the offense, topping the team with 5.2 assists per game. Defensively, Duquesne has had some struggles lately. Over their last five games, they've surrendered an average of 78.6 points, and when playing on the road, their defensive woes have been even more noticeable. They’ve gone just 1-4 away from home and have allowed opponents to score an average of 86.2 points in those games. As they make their way to the Bronx, the Dukes know that shoring up their defense is crucial if they want to pick up their second conference win of the season and break out of their current slump.

Key Stats

• Duquesne Dukes this season: 49% field goal percentage, 36.9 rebounds, 17.2 assists, 2.8 blocks, 7.5 steals per game
• Fordham Rams this season: 45% field goal percentage, 40.7 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 2.2 blocks, 6.7 steals per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• DUQ -1.5; O/U 145.5

Duquesne vs. Fordham Picks and Prediction

Duquesne and Fordham have both faced their share of challenges in Atlantic 10 play this season, and each team is eager to turn things around when they face off in the Bronx. Duquesne, in particular, has found life on the road to be tough, struggling to find their rhythm away from home. This could play right into Fordham’s hands, as the Rams have been especially strong when playing in front of their own fans, coming out on top in seven of their eleven home games so far. Even with their solid home record, Fordham isn’t about to underestimate Duquesne, as both teams know that this game is likely to be tightly contested and could go down to the wire. Final Score Prediction, Duquesne Dukes win but fail to cover the spread, 73-72.