Duke vs. Syracuse Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks
Tuesday's game between the No. 14 Duke Blue Devils (9-3, 0-1 ACC) and the Syracuse Orange (10-3, 1-1 ACC) at Cameron Indoor Stadium should be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 79-69 and heavily favors Duke to take home the win. Tipoff is at 9:00 PM ET on January 2.
According to our computer prediction, Syracuse is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 14.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 151.5 total.
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Duke vs. Syracuse Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Where: Durham, North Carolina
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
- Line: Duke -14.5
- Point Total: 151.5
- Moneyline (To Win): Duke -1400, Syracuse +800
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Duke vs. Syracuse Score Prediction
- Prediction: Duke 79, Syracuse 69
Spread & Total Prediction for Duke vs. Syracuse
- Pick ATS: Syracuse (+14.5)
- Pick OU: Under (151.5)
Duke has a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season compared to Syracuse, who is 5-7-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Blue Devils are 6-5-0 and the Orange are 5-7-0. The two teams score an average of 161.7 points per game, 10.2 more points than this matchup's total.
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Duke Performance Insights
- The Blue Devils average 83.3 points per game (33rd in college basketball) while allowing 66.7 per contest (89th in college basketball). They have a +200 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 16.6 points per game.
- Duke wins the rebound battle by 4.5 boards on average. It collects 36 rebounds per game, which ranks 214th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.5 per outing.
- Duke knocks down 7.7 three-pointers per game (164th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.1. It shoots 36.5% from deep while its opponents hit 33.1% from long range.
- The Blue Devils rank sixth in college basketball by averaging 109.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 120th in college basketball, allowing 87.3 points per 100 possessions.
- Duke has won the turnover battle by 4.2 turnovers per game, committing 8.4 (fifth in college basketball action) while forcing 12.6 (135th in college basketball).
Syracuse Performance Insights
- The Orange are outscoring opponents by eight points per game, with a +104 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.4 points per game (101st in college basketball) and allow 70.4 per outing (163rd in college basketball).
- Syracuse pulls down 38 rebounds per game (127th in college basketball), compared to the 38.4 of its opponents.
- Syracuse knocks down 7.1 three-pointers per game (228th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.3. It shoots 32.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 30.2%.
- Syracuse has committed 3.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.8 (185th in college basketball) while forcing 14.9 (32nd in college basketball).
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