Wofford Terriers vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Betting on today’s Terriers and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Duke being favored by -25.5 over Wofford.

WOFFORD TERRIERS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wofford Terriers +25.5

This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Blue Devils.
• Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like Wofford at +25.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Wofford?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game

Wofford dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 71-68 loss to Presbyterian on Wednesday. The Terriers, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points came to 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Wofford led 40-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 39. Their inability to maintain their lead and defensive lapses were key factors in the loss.

Kobe Stewart’s 26-point performance, featuring 6 threes on 7 attempts, led Wofford to 68 points in their last game. Stewart also grabbed 10 rebounds and shot 57.1% overall.

As a team, Wofford hit 45.6% from the field, with a 52.6% effective field goal percentage. They shot 32.1% from beyond the arc and 58.6% on two-pointers, with 16 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.

Wofford’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 52 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the other team shot 50%, hitting 9 of 18 threes. They also went 12/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 57%.

Can Duke Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Duke dropped their recent game against Kentucky, losing 77-72 at home. The Blue Devils were -5.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 159.5 O/U line.

Duke led 46-37 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 40. This 2nd-half collapse was a key factor in their loss.

Duke struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.4% overall and 17.4% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.

Cooper Flagg led the way with 26 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field, though he was just 1 for 5 from deep. Andrew Carr added 17 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Otega Oweh and Tyrese Proctor each knocked down 2 threes, with Proctor shooting 40% from distance.

Despite Duke’s strong defensive effort from beyond the arc, they allowed 77 points in their last game. The Blue Devils held their opponent to 39% shooting overall, with 28 made field goals on 71 attempts.

Inside the arc, Duke’s defense gave up 24 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent struggled, hitting just 4 of 23 shots for 17%. Duke also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 70%.