Duke Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Pittsburgh in Anticipated Matchup
Two college basketball teams, Duke and Pitt, are set to compete in a game held in Pittsburgh. Duke recently won a challenging away game against Notre Dame but did not meet
Game outlook
Two college basketball teams, Duke and Pitt, are set to compete in a game held in Pittsburgh. Duke recently won a challenging away game against Notre Dame but did not meet the 14.5-point betting line as favorites. Pitt, on the other hand, emerged victorious in their last match against Louisville, comfortably covering the 8.5-point betting line as favorites. Duke has historically dominated the series with a 16-6 advantage and has won the last three meetings, including a significant victory in the ACC Tournament. Currently, Duke is favored to win with a betting line opening at -5 and the current line set at Duke -5.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Devils -211 | Panthers +175
Spread: Blue Devils -5.5 (-110) | Panthers +5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 68%.
Duke Blue Devils
Duke recently secured a victory against Notre Dame, extending their winning streak to six games. Despite initially trailing by nine points, the team managed to regroup and take the lead at halftime. They maintained their advantage throughout the second half, ultimately emerging victorious. Duke's shooting percentages were 35.6% from the field, 30.8% from beyond the arc, and 81% from the free-throw line. Mark Mitchell played a pivotal role in the win, recording a career-high 23 points and 14 rebounds. Looking at their overall performance this season, Duke ranks 36th nationally in scoring offense, averaging 82.4 points per game. They are also 206th in rebounding, 36th in assists, and 69th in scoring defense. Kyle Filipowski is the team's leading scorer with 16.8 points per game, supported by Jeremy Roach, Jared McCain, Mark Mitchell, and Tyrese Proctor as secondary options. Additionally, Caleb Foster, Jaylen Blakes, Sean Stewart, TJ Power, and Ryan Young contribute as important role players for Coach Jon Scheyer. Duke has displayed strong shooting percentages as a team, with a field goal percentage of 48.7% and 36.6% from beyond the arc. They have also performed well at the free-throw line, making 75.2% of their attempts. In terms of rankings, Duke holds the 15th position in power rankings. Offensively, they rank 29th in the nation, averaging 83.54 points per game. Defensively, they rank 84th, allowing an average of 66.62 points against them. The team has a record of 11-3 and is 8-6 against the spread (ATS) this season. Breaking down their offensive performance, Duke ranks 23rd in field goal percentage, 61st in free-throw percentage, and 49th in three-point percentage. They average 35.54 rebounds per game, 17.00 offensive assists, and 9.08 turnovers. Defensively, Duke allows opponents to make 43.11% of their field goals, 70.39% of their free throws, and 32.60% of their three-point attempts. The team averages 31.46 defensive rebounds, 13.23 defensive assists, and 13.54 turnovers per game.