Rhode Island Rams vs Duquesne Dukes Picks and Predictions for Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Rhode Island Rams will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 12:00 PM matchup in Pittsburgh, PA, against the Duquesne Dukes, and we have you ready to roll with our Rhode Island vs Duquesne prediction. Rhode Island has 13 wins and 8 losses thus far this season, entering Sunday. The Duquesne Dukes stay home Sunday afternoon with eleven wins and 10 losses this season through 21 games played. Rhode Island comes into this matchup playing good basketball, having won four of the last five, including three in a row, after a 5-point road overtime win against Dayton. The Duquesne Dukes return home struggling after losing 3 of the last five after an 8-point loss in their last outing.Read more about this Rhode Island vs Duquesne prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Rhode Island looks to keep it rolling

Offensively, Rhode Island is averaging 72.6 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season through 21 games played. Defensively, Rhode Island is allowing 67.3 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 63.5 points per game over its last four wins. Defensively, Rhode Island did just enough in their last outing, giving up 76 points, including just 12 in overtime, on 51% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Rhode Island was the better team, scoring 81 points, including 17 in overtime, on 43% shooting and knocking down 7 3-pointers. Rhode Island lost the rebounding battle by one but forced 23 turnovers to steal the victory. Jahmere Tripp led the Rhode Island offense in their win over Dayton with 24 points on 14 shots in 39 minutes. Tyler Cochran added in heavily with 21 points in 43 minutes, while RJ Johnson scored 14 points on eight shots.

Jonah Hinton leads the Rhode Island offense this season with 14.1 points per game. Tyler Cochran is second on the roster, averaging 13.2 points per game. Jahmere Tripp is third on the team with 12.1 points per game this season. RJ Johnson averages four 5.4 points and leads the team, dishing out 2.8 assists per game.

Key Injury Report for Rhode Island:

• Jimmy Ball (Questionable) - Undisclosed
• Jonah Hinton (Questionable) - Undisclosed
• Jasmine Aponte (Questionable) - Undisclosed
• Javon Perry (Questionable) - Undisclosed
• Moek Icke (Questionable) - Undisclosed
• Mouhamed Sow (Questionable) - Undisclosed

Duquesne tries to end the issues

The Duquesne offense is averaging 83.2 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season through 21 games played. Defensively, Duquesne is allowing 77.4 points per game this season and has given up more than 80 points in each of its last two losses. Defensively, Duquesne was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 87 points, including 52 in the second half, to blow a four-point halftime lead at Saint Bonaventure. They shot 56% from the floor and knocked down 8 triples in the game. Offensively, Duquesne was mediocre, pouring in 79 points on 44% shooting and knocking down 11 triples. Duquesne lost the rebounding battle by 1 and turned the ball over 10 times in the loss. Tarence Guinyard led the way for the Duquesne offense in their last outing with 12 points on 13 shots. David Dixon also chipped in 12 points in 21 minutes of action.

Tarence Guuinyard leads the Duquesne offense this season, averaging 16.2 points and 5.6 assists per game. Jimmie Williams is second on the team, averaging 15.8 points, and John Hugley IV is still on the team, averaging 12.4 points per game. Jakub Necas is averaging 8.3 points and leads the Dukes, pulling in 8.3 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for Duquesne:

• Jake DiMichele (Questionable) - Undisclosed

Rhode Island vs Duquesne Pick

• Rhode Island vs Duquesne Spread Pick

The Rhode Island Rams are the better team in this matchup, playing the better basketball coming into Sunday. Look for the Rams to control this game on both sides of the ball as they are the better defensive team. Take Rhode Island to ride their hot hand Sunday as they do the job to keep their winning ways going. The Rhode Island Rams will get the win and cover Sunday afternoon on the road in Pennsylvania.

• Rhode Island vs Duquesne Over/Under Pick

Both teams scored enough, but the Duquesne Dukes have struggled recently. Look for Rhode Island to play into that issue as they do the work on the defensive end. Rhode Island will get the win on the road Sunday, using its defense in this matchup. Take Rhode Island to make the plays down the stretch to keep the total under as the total stays low Sunday afternoon.