Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions
In this Duke at Syracuse prediction, the Blue Devils go into the game with the longest winning streak in the nation and are the betting favorites against the Orange, who have
Game outlook
In this Duke at Syracuse prediction, the Blue Devils go into the game with the longest winning streak in the nation and are the betting favorites against the Orange, who have struggled this season. With tip-off at 7:00 pm EST, Duke is favored by 17.5 points in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Devils -2,500 | Orange +1,125
Spread: Blue Devils -17.5 (-110) | Orange +17.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 96%.
Duke Blue Devils
The Duke Blue Devils extended their winning streak to 15 games with an 87-70 victory over North Carolina. Head coach Jon Scheyer praised his team's defense and the energetic environment created by the crowd. The Blue Devils dominated from the start, led by freshmen Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg who combined for 43 points. Duke's offense ranks highly in field goal shooting and 3-point shooting in the ACC, while their defense leads the conference in points allowed and field goal defense. They are ranked 22nd in power rankings with a strong 19-2 record. Duke's offensive and defensive stats show their efficiency on both ends of the court. No injuries are reported for the Blue Devils.
Syracuse Orange Analysis
The Syracuse Orange ended their three-game skid with a crucial road win over ACC newcomer California, holding them to under 30 percent shooting for the game. The return of their zone defense was key to the win, with Lucas Taylor leading the team with 19 points and JJ Starling surpassing 1000 points for his career. The Orange are now 10-12 on the season and will face Duke next, looking to end their 15-game winning streak. Despite their struggles on offense, the Orange excel in turnover margin and rebounding. Key injuries include Donnie Freeman being out and Chance Westry being questionable. In terms of stats, the Orange rank 189th for offense and 313th for defense in the nation.