“JJ should watch out”: Duke vs. Miami (FL) betting odds shift after Duke coach calls out Blue Devils legend, prompting updated best bets

No. 8 Duke will square off against Miami (FL) in a college basketball matchup at Watsco Center on Wednesday, scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST. Nationally televised on ESPN, this A.C.C. showdown with March Madness implications was already a trending topic among college basketball fans, and has garnered additional attention in light of recent comments from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer.

Following Duke’s victory over Florida St. on Saturday, in which Blue Devils phenom Jared McCain set a Duke freshman record with eight 3-pointers en route to 35 points, Scheyer called out Duke legend J.J. Redick as he praised McCain. “A special performance,” said Scheyer. “That was up there with any of them. JJ should watch out.”

With Redick a household name due to his post-NBA media career, college basketball bettors have taken note, and Duke vs. Miami has become a significant betting event. In response, the sports betting data analysts at Dimers have simulated the matchup 10,000 times. Below are their Duke vs. Miami predictions and best bets, based on the game’s projected score, stat line, and current odds.

Utilize the interactive widget below to see the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Duke-Miami (FL) matchup at Watsco Center.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

The key information you need before the Duke vs. Miami (FL) college basketball game.

• Teams: Duke vs. Miami (FL)
• Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
• Time: 7 p.m. EST
• Location: Watsco Center

The latest and best odds for the college basketball showdown between Duke and Miami (FL).

• Spread: Duke -5 (-110), Miami (FL) +5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Duke -220, Miami (FL) +180
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110/-110)

Using state-of-the-art data analysis and computer power, Dimers has executed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday’s Duke vs. Miami (FL) game.

According to Dimers’ famous predictive analytics model, Duke vs. Miami (FL) is more likely to defeat Miami (FL) at Watsco Center. This prediction is based on the model giving Duke a 67% chance of winning the game.

Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that Duke (-5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 151.5-point over/under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Our top pick for the Duke vs. Miami (FL) game on Wednesday is to bet on Duke -5 (-110).

Our expert betting tips are formulated through detailed simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.

Dimers’ predicted final score for the Duke vs. Miami (FL) game on Wednesday has Duke winning 77-72.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

Get ready for Wednesday’s college basketball game between Duke and Miami (FL) at Watsco Center, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST. To add an extra level of excitement, consider exploring the best parlay bets today.

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