Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Miami Hurricanes (12-15, 4-11 ACC) and the third-ranked Duke Blue Devils (24-4, 12-3 ACC) clash at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Hurricanes can put an end to a nine-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Blue Devils lost to the 20th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, 77-72, while the Hurricanes lost a tough one against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 76-75.

Miami did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-29; 82.8 percent) while Duke had a better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.540). R.J. Barrett played well for Duke with 21 points and five assists. Anthony Lawrence II played well for Miami, contributing 14 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.

The Blue Devils won the only contest between these two teams last season, 83-75. Duke had a better free throw rate (0.179 vs. 0.103). Miami, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 22.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Duke could dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. The Blue Devils currently rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Miami ranks 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent).

Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke Blue Devils ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Duke ranks third in rebounds per game (41.7) while Miami ranks 220th (33.4).
  • The Blue Devils rank 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Hurricanes rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • Duke ranks third in steals per game (9.9) while Miami ranks 103rd (6.6).
  • The Blue Devils average 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Hurricanes rank 181st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
  • Duke ranks first in blocks per game (7.1) while Miami ranks 111th (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blue Devils have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
  • The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 2.2 for the season.