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Duquesne at Boise State Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for December 10 2025

By: Kyle Kargel Published 12/10/2025, 10:17 AM ET
Javan Buchanan looks to lead the Broncos

The Duquesne Dukes head to ExtraMile Arena for a late-night non-conference clash with the Boise State Broncos, and our Duquesne vs Boise State prediction breaks down the odds, line movement and matchup angles before locking in any college basketball picks on this Mountain West Network matchup.

Quick Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Duquesne +14.5
  • Total Pick: Over 150.5
  • Projected Final Score: Boise State 82, Duquesne 72

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Boise State vs Duquesne Odds and Line Movement

Opening Odds

Team Spread
Duquesne +12.5 (-102)
Boise State -12.5 (-120)
Total
Over 148.5 over (-110)
Under 148.5 under (-110)

Current Odds

Team Spread
Duquesne +13.5 (-106)
Boise State -13.5 (-114)
Total
Over 150.5 over (-112)
Under 150.5 under (-108)

Line Movement - Spread

Date Time Duquesne Boise State Public ($, #)
12/09 04:53:46 PM +12.5 (-102) -12.5 (-120)
12/09 04:57:29 PM +13.5 (-110) -13.5 (-110)
12/09 10:09:31 PM +13.5 (-102) -13.5 (-120)
12/09 11:34:19 PM +14.5 (-115) -14.5 (-105)
12/10 08:37:54 AM +13.5 (-106) -13.5 (-114)

Line Movement - Total

Date Time Over Under Public ($, #)
12/09 04:53:47 PM 148.5 over (-110) 148.5 under (-110)
12/09 05:50:11 PM 149.5 over (-115) 149.5 under (-105)
12/09 05:50:23 PM 149.5 over (-110) 149.5 under (-110)
12/09 10:30:40 PM 150.5 over (-112) 150.5 under (-108)
12/09 10:37:09 PM 150.5 over (-110) 150.5 under (-110)
12/09 11:33:55 PM 150.5 over (-112) 150.5 under (-108)

Boise State and Duquesne Key Matchups and Handicap

Duquesne heads west for a tough road test as the Dukes bring a 6–3 record into ExtraMile Arena to face Boise State, also 6–3. The Broncos have been priced as hefty home favorites for good reason: they are 4–1 in Boise and own a balanced, veteran profile that tends to travel. Boise State averages 78.2 points per game, allows 70.3, shoots 44 percent from the field, and posts 39.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per contest. They enter on a two-game win streak that includes a quality road win at Butler and a 102–76 blowout of Chaminade in Maui, reinforcing their ceiling when shots are falling.

Upset brewing for Duquesne?

Duquesne, however, can absolutely score with anyone on its schedule. The Dukes are putting up 86.8 points per game on 51 percent shooting, with 17.2 assists and 8.0 steals per night. That offensive efficiency has produced four games with at least 90 points, but it has also coincided with defensive issues, as they surrender 80.0 points per contest. Junior guard Tarence Guinyard has emerged as the primary bucket-getter at 17.0 points per game and already has a 30-point outing in a narrow loss at Villanova, giving Duquesne a proven road scorer against top competition.

Boise State will need to dominate the paint

Boise State’s counter is depth and physicality. Andrew Meadow leads the Broncos at 13.2 points per game, but the bigger story is how many different players can initiate offense, rebound, and defend multiple positions. Boise State’s balance shows up in their rebounding edge and their ability to string together stops when needed, something Duquesne has struggled with in close games.

Context matters as well. For Duquesne, this is the type of high-profile road game that has been circled since the program ended its 47-year NCAA Tournament drought in 2024, even after slipping to 13–19 a year later. Boise State, meanwhile, is chasing another top-tier Mountain West finish and has grown comfortable laying double-digit numbers at home against mid-major visitors.

Given Boise State’s home-court edge but Duquesne’s high-octane offense, a full-game blowout is not guaranteed. The Dukes’ ability to create off the dribble, generate assists and knock down shots from all over the floor points toward a competitive game that plays well into the 70s for both sides.

  • BSU averages 78.2 points per game while allowing 70.3 points per game.
  • DUQ scores 86.8 points per contest and allows 80.0 points per contest.
  • BSU has posted a 4–1 mark at home with a recent blowout win in Maui.
  • DUQ has reached 90 or more points in four separate games this season.

Key Injuries and Notes for Boise vs Duquesne

  • BSU is expected to be near full strength with no major starters ruled out.
  • DUQ also reports no significant injuries to key rotation players ahead of this matchup.
  • Both teams bring their primary scoring options and core rotations into this game.

Importantly, there are no notable starters or key rotation players ruled out for either side. With both teams near full strength, the handicap stays focused on style, efficiency and environment rather than depth concerns. Duquesne’s offensive ceiling and willingness to play fast suggest the Dukes can score enough to avoid getting buried, even if Boise State controls the glass and dictates terms in the paint.

Dukes vs Broncos ATS and Total Picks

Against this backdrop, the betting angle revolves around whether Boise State’s defense and rebounding can create enough separation to cover a large number, or if Duquesne’s offensive firepower can keep the margin manageable. The Dukes’ elite efficiency, 17.2 assists per game, and willingness to push tempo all point to a team that can score in bunches even when trailing, which is crucial when grabbing a double-digit underdog.

Boise State’s defense is good but not suffocating, and the Broncos’ offensive pace and efficiency invite possessions on both ends. That combination, paired with Duquesne’s porous defense, projects a game that should land well into the 150s more often than not.

  • ATS Pick: Duquesne +14.5
  • Total Pick: Over 150.5

Duquesne vs Boise State Final Score Prediction

Boise State’s balance, home court, and recent form suggest they will control the flow of the game, particularly on the glass and in late-game execution. Still, Duquesne’s ability to score at all three levels and to run in transition provides enough counterpunch to stay within shouting distance, especially if the Dukes shoot near their season averages.

Projected Final Score: Boise State 82, Duquesne 72

Stats To Know for Duquesne vs Boise State

  • Boise State averages 78.2 points, 39.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game.
  • Boise State allows 70.3 points per game on the defensive end.
  • Duquesne averages 86.8 points per game on 51 percent shooting.
  • Duquesne posts 17.2 assists and 8.0 steals per game, but allows 80.0 points per contest.
  • Both teams enter this matchup with identical 6–3 records on the season.
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