Duquesne Dukes defeat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 78-71: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · NCAAB · Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 71, Duquesne Dukes 78
The Duquesne Dukes beat the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 78-71 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 153.5, with 149 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes final score and game recap
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons led 37-36 at halftime. The Duquesne Dukes outscored the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 42-34 in the second half. They trailed by 1 point at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- DeAndre Craig Jr. (Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons): 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Anthony Isaac Jr. (Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons): 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Kerem Konan (Duquesne Dukes): 16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Josh Smith (Duquesne Dukes): 16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes?
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at Duquesne Dukes -10.5 and closed at Duquesne Dukes -9.5. AiQ's pick was the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +9.5: a win.
Did Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes go over or under the total?
The game went under: 149 points combined against a closing total of 153.5, under by 4.5. 73 of the 149 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 152.5 and closed at 153.5. AiQ's pick was the under 153.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Duquesne Dukes to win at -500, a win (+$20 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +9.5, a win.
- Total: the under 153.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 72.5: the over, paying -120, with 73 points scored.
- Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons team total 71.5: the under, paying -110, with 71 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons won the first half, paying +240.
- Duquesne Dukes team total 81.5: the under, paying -105, with 78 scored.
- First-half spread: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons +5.5 covered, paying -115.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Duquesne Dukes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at +375 and the Duquesne Dukes at -525. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Duquesne Dukes a 80% favorite. The Duquesne Dukes won as the favorite at -525: $19.05 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Duquesne Dukes, the best price before the game was -475 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 152.5 to 153.5, and the game went under.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Duquesne Dukes betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Duquesne Dukes 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons and Duquesne Dukes?
Next for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons: the Albion Britons at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Duquesne Dukes: the Central State Marauders at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.