Canisius vs. Duquesne Picks and Prediction for Monday December 22, 2025
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On Monday, the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-7) face off against the Duquesne Dukes (6-5) at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This game will air on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Canisius vs. Duquesne Game Information
- December 22, 2025
- 7:00pm EST
- UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
- ESPN+
Duquesne Form & Recent Results
Duquesne heads into this game hoping to snap a two-game losing skid, having dropped three of their last five matchups. In their most recent contest, a close 78-75 defeat against Nevada, Tarence Guinyard was the bright spot for the Dukes, pouring in 21 points. Guinyard has been their go-to scorer all season, averaging 15.9 points per game. Right behind him is John Hugley IV, who has consistently contributed with an average of 15.4 points per game so far this season. When it comes to crashing the boards, Jakub Necas is leading the way for Duquesne, pulling down an average of six rebounds each game. Guinyard is also making things happen for his teammates, dishing out a team-high 5.1 assists per game this season. Defensively, they've struggled lately, allowing opponents to score an average of 80.4 points over their last five games. Despite recent setbacks, the Dukes will aim to secure their seventh home win of the season in this upcoming matchup.
Canisius Form & Recent Results
Canisius heads into this game hoping to turn things around after dropping four of their last five contests, including their most recent defeat, a 62-45 loss to Rhode Island. In that game, Bryan Ndjonga stepped up for the Griffins, finishing with 11 points. Throughout the season, Marcus Niblack has been the team’s offensive spark, leading Canisius with an average of 13 points per game. Right behind him is Kahlil Singleton, who has been a reliable scoring option, contributing 11.3 points on average so far. Niblack has been a force on the boards as well, hauling in around 10 rebounds per game, and he’s also been the primary playmaker, dishing out roughly 6 assists each night. Defensively, Canisius has had some challenges recently, giving up an average of 63.8 points over their last five games. As they travel to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne, the Griffins are focused on snapping their losing skid and avoiding a seventh road defeat this season.
Key Players
- Canisius’ Marcus Niblack this season: 13 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists per game
- Duquesne’s Tarence Guinyard this season: 15.9 points, 5.1 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- DUQ -20.5; O/U 141.5
Canisius vs. Duquesne Picks and Prediction
Canisius heads to Pittsburgh hoping to turn things around after losing six of their last seven road games this season. They’ll be searching for any spark of momentum as they take on Duquesne. On the other side, Duquesne’s offense will look to capitalize on Canisius’ struggling defense. If Duquesne can execute their plays and put pressure on the scoreboard, they’ll have a good chance to come out strong in this game. Final Score Prediction, Duquesne Dukes win but fail to cover the spread, 76-67. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Canisius. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Duquesne with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Duquesne vs Canisius you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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