The Atlantic 10 Championship finals are coming up on Sunday, March 17^th, at 1:00 PM ET, with the Duquesne Dukes (23-11) taking on the VCU Rams (22-12). The action will occur again at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Currently, the Rams carry a -1.5 point spread (-120).

Duquesne Dukes Betting Preview

The Dukes extended their win streak to seven games after their recent 70-60 win over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. During this win streak, they also defeated the Rams 69-59 on the road in the first week of March.

Dae Dae Grant was sensational in their recent win. He sank six three-pointers and led them to victory with 27 points. His season average has been lower, at 16.5 points per game, but he has thrived in the tournament.

The Dukes have similar numbers on offense compared to the Rams, as they average 71.2 points and shoot 43.9 percent from the field. If they can find quality scoring opportunities early, they will likely be the team to beat here.

Their defense will need to keep their foot on the gas throughout the game, as they slow teams down to 66.7 points a game. This is a reasonable margin of victory and is about the same as the Rams’.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The Rams have won their last three games and have been impressive in this tournament. They recently defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 66-60 and have solid momentum coming in. Despite going 3-2 over the last five games, they appear to be on the right track.

Max Shulga impressed in their last game, scoring 25 points and only missing one shot out of 11 attempts from the field. He had been averaging 14.6 points and shooting 44.8 percent from the field, so this outburst was greatly appreciated by their squad.

The Rams score 72.3 points per game on 44.4 percent shooting from the field. They are slightly above the Dukes here, about the margin of the point spread.

On defense, they are about the same as their opponent, allowing 67.2 points a game. This margin of safety will be crucial, as both teams are averaging similar numbers.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the odds for the Atlantic 10 Championship game, with the VCU Rams as 1.5-point favorites. Market insights lean slightly towards the Rams, but this could go either way.

The Dukes have already defeated the Rams, and they appear to have the best momentum heading into this matchup. With that in mind, look for the Dukes to appear on top again.

Final Pick: Duquesne Dukes +1.5 (+100)