Kentucky Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
The Wildcats and Blue Devils are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Blue Devils will host the game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and Duke is favored by -6 at home against Kentucky.
KENTUCKY WILDCATS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -6
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Blue Devils.
- Not only will Duke pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Kentucky Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky cruised to a 100-72 win over Bucknell on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game. The Wildcats were -29 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 154.
After leading 47-31 at halftime, Kentucky scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41.
Kentucky put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, with a strong two-point shooting performance of 58.1% (25/43).
Koby Brea led the way with 20 points, knocking down 6 of 8 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. The Wildcats also dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds and dished out 23 assists in the win.
Even with Kentucky giving up 72 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Wildcats couldn’t contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 58% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Kentucky’s defense allowed 13 made threes on 36 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 68%.
Will Duke Make it Happen at Home?
Duke opened their season with a dominant 100-58 win over Army on Friday. Playing at home, the Blue Devils were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Duke jumped out to a 43-20 lead at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 57 points while allowing 38.
Duke’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 49.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62%, thanks in large part to their 44.7% shooting from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 of 38 attempts.
Jalen Rucker led the way with 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep, while Kon Knueppel connected on 4 of 6 from downtown, finishing with 15 points. Duke also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists in the win.
Even though Duke gave up 58 points, they allowed the other team to shoot 49% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 71 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team hit 54% of their shots, going 18/33.
From three-point range, the opponent connected on 17 of 38 attempts, shooting 44%. They also went to the free-throw line 18 times, making 13 for a 72% success rate. Duke gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.