Indiana Hoosiers at Duke Blue Devils ATS Prediction

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The Indiana Hoosiers (5-1) will have their chance to upend the nation’s top team when they clash with the Duke Blue Devils (5-1) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will air on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Indiana Hoosiers at Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds

In their last game, the Blue Devils lost a tough one against the third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 89-87, while the Hoosiers were victorious over the UC Davis Aggies, 76-62.

Indiana dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.245) and a turnover percentage of 20.5 (worse than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, UC Davis was 0.080 and 28.9, respectively. Duke, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent). Duke’s Zion Williamson had a good game, contributing 22 points and 10 rebounds. Juwan Morgan was a key piece for Indiana with 31 points and 10 rebounds.

The Blue Devils won the only contest between these two teams last season, 91-81. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Duke’s biggest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Indiana had 26.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Duke should have a noteworthy advantage. Since last season, the Blue Devils offense ranks 21st in that metric at 0.557, while the Indiana defense ranks 139th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.498).

Indiana vs. Duke Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Duke ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while Indiana ranks 188th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • The Blue Devils rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Hoosiers rank 275th (19.3).
  • Indiana ranks 107th in assists per game (14.5) while Duke ranks 248th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Blue Devils rank 31st in steals per game (7.6) while the Hoosiers rank 187th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • Duke ranks third in rebounds per game (41.8) while Indiana ranks 150th (35.8).