Penn State vs. Duquesne

Duquesne has been fairly inactive, having played just six games over the first five weeks of the season. They have not responded well at all vs. good competition, suffering a pair of losses to West Virginia, and Pitt by a combined 30 points. The Dukes have also lost to New Hampshire. While they have held their own on the offensive end, they have been getting beaten badly on the defensive end, allowing 84 points or more to four of their six opponents. Penn State has been more active at 7-3, and have more than held their own against some superior teams. The Nittany Lions own wins vs. St. John's, La Salle, and Penn, as well as single digit losses to Pitt, and Ole Miss. The guard tandem of Newbill, and Frazier are simply too much for Duquesne to keep Penn State out of the win column. Play Penn State on the moneyline. Also take the UNDER in this one. This total is set sky-high thanks in large part to the fact that Duquesne games have averaged 162.5 per game. But Penn State has the defense to hold that figure down tonight. And, in the Dukes' last 10 games following a win, they are 7-3 to the UNDER. Go with Penn State to win outright and the UNDER.