Bettors should check out the Atlantic 10 Championship Semifinal as it commences on Saturday, March 16^th, at 3:30 PM ET, showcasing the second clash of the day in this tournament between the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (20-12) and Duquesne Dukes (22-11). Observers can witness the live spectacle at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as the Dukes maintain a narrow advantage with a -1.5 point spread (-110).

The Bonnies have won their last two games and are 3-2 over their previous five encounters heading into this matchup. Their latest win was a double overtime 75-74 thriller over the second seeded Loyola Chicago Ramblers. Daryl Banks III led with 22 points and hit three key free throws late to help seal it.

Chad Venning will need a big performance offensively to help keep them afloat in this game. He currently leads with 13.6 points per game and makes 52.6 percent of his shot attempts.

Speaking of offense, the Bonnies put up 73.9 points per game and make 45.7 percent of their buckets. Over their last five games, they have averaged roughly that amount in points.

On defense, they have held teams to 68.6 points a game. They have only held a team under that amount once in their last five games, which shows they have little room for error here.

The Dukes come into this game with a six-game win streak and need to continue pushing ahead. Their previous win was a 65-57 outing over the 24^th-ranked Dayton Flyers in the Quarterfinals, with Jimmy Clark leading with 16 points and four assists.

Their positive momentum needs to continue with everyone’s contribution, especially their scoring leader Dae Dae Grant (16.5 PPG). He only makes 38.2 percent of his shots, but is excellent at the foul line with a 95.1 percent accuracy.

They typically accumulate 71.2 points and connect on 43.9 percent of their shots. Despite their recent win streak, they have failed to hit that scoring average consistently during this time.

On the other end, the Dukes give up 66.7 points a game. Their scoring margins have been tight, but they have done enough to win each game in this winning streak.

MyBookie offers the latest odds for the match, giving the Duquesne Dukes a 1.5-point advantage. Analysis of the market suggests a marginally lower 48.3 percent probability of victory for the Dukes, notwithstanding their remarkable series of wins.

The Bonnies played great in their last two battles, but have won each game by two points or less. As for the Dukes, they look more appealing with their consistency shining through their last six games.