The top-ranked Duke Blue Devils (2-0) and their outstanding offense host the Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-0) and their superb defense. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Blue Devils defeated the Army West Point Black Knights 94-72, while the Eagles beat the Goshen Maple Leafs 97-74.
Eastern Michigan dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.194 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.627. Goshen put up marks of 0.053 and 0.461, respectively, for those same stats. The Blue Devils, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.051) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.590 vs. 0.436). Zion Williamson played well for Duke, contributing 27 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks. Eastern Michigan received a boost from Elijah Minnie, who put up 17 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of Duke takes on the top-notch defense of Eastern Michigan. Since the 2017-18 season, the Blue Devils rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 40th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Eagles rank 300th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.202), while the Blue Devils rank fourth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.166).
Eastern Michigan at Duke Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Michigan, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Duke ranks seventh in assists per game (17.8) while Eastern Michigan ranks 259th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Blue Devils rank 130th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Eagles rank 247th (19.8).
- Duke ranks 17th in blocks per game (5.1) while Eastern Michigan ranks 89th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Blue Devils average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. The Eagles rank 218th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Duke averages 41.3 rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Eastern Michigan ranks 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
