The second-ranked Duke Blue Devils (12-1, 2-0 ACC) visit Watsco Center to meet the Miami Hurricanes (9-3, 1-1 ACC). Both teams will will try to prolong their winning streaks. The Blue Devils are on a six-game winning streak, while the Hurricanes have won five games in a row. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on ESPN.
Duke Blue Devils at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Hurricanes defeated the Clemson Tigers 73-68, while the Blue Devils had no trouble getting past the Boston College Eagles 88-49.
Duke played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.523) and a free throw rate of 0.088 (below their season average of 0.249). For those same stats, Boston College put up marks of 0.363 and 0.065, respectively. The Hurricanes, meanwhile, were 9-10 from the foul line (90.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 16.2). Chris Lykes had a solid performance for Miami, recording 27 points. Meanwhile, Duke was lifted by Matthew Hurt, who recorded 25 points.
The Blue Devils won the only contest between these two teams last year, 87-57. The Blue Devils’ 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hurricanes, who had a rate of 25.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this contest. Miami commits the 12th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Duke forces the 38th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.6 percent). Furthermore, the 14th-ranked offense of the Blue Devils (offensive efficiency of 113.7) will square off against the 279th-ranked defense of the Hurricanes (defensive efficiency of 103.3).
Duke at Miami Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Duke ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.8) while Miami ranks 229th (33.2).
- The Blue Devils rank 19th in steals per game (9.3) while the Hurricanes rank 126th (6.3).
- Duke averages 6.7 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Miami ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Blue Devils rank 25th in assists per game (16.5) while the Hurricanes rank 201st in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- Duke ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while Miami ranks 157th (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 23.8, up from 20.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
