It will be a showdown between two phenomenal offenses when the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils (6-1) take on the Winthrop Eagles (4-3) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles at Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Blue Devils lost a winnable game to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 85-83, while the Eagles easily got past the Pfeiffer Falcons, 127-83.
Winthrop played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 32.9) and a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 17.8). For those same stats, Pfeiffer had marks of 22.4 and 17.0, respectively. Duke, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.444 (above their season average of 0.239). Vernon Carey Jr. played well for Duke with 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks. Winthrop was led by D.J. Burns, who contributed 19 points and eight rebounds.
This contest figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses clash. Duke ranks 26th with 113.1 points per 100 possessions and Winthrop is 52nd (110.3) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Eagles rank 284th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.204), while the Blue Devils rank 18th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
Winthrop Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duke ranks fourth in steals per game (9.2) while Winthrop ranks 282nd (4.8).
- The Blue Devils average 41.7 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the nation. The Eagles rank 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- Duke ranks 22nd in assists per game (15.9) while Winthrop ranks 176th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Blue Devils rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while the Eagles rank 297th (25.9).
- Duke ranks first in blocks per game (6.7) while Winthrop ranks 201st (2.8).
