Auburn Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Blue Devils. The game is starting at 9:15 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Duke is favored by -2.5 vs. Auburn.

AUBURN TIGERS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -2.5

This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Blue Devils.
• Not only will Duke pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?

Auburn improved to 5-2 on the season with a 90-76 home win over Memphis on Wednesday, November 27th. The Tigers, who were -8.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread, and the combined points of 166 went over the pre-game line of 157.

Auburn took control early, leading 47-31 at halftime. While they scored 43 points in the 2nd half, they allowed 45 points, indicating some defensive lapses as the game progressed.

Auburn’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a 56.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.3%, thanks in large part to their 72.2% shooting on two-point attempts. They also connected on 33.3% of their three-pointers, hitting 8 of 24 from beyond the arc.

PJ Haggerty led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Johni Broome contributed 21 points and 16 boards. Dylan Cardwell was perfect from the field, going 8-for-8 and adding 18 points. Auburn also dished out 23 assists, with Broome and Cardwell each handing out 6.

Auburn’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed their opponent to hit 34 of 60 shots.

Inside the arc, Auburn’s defense was particularly vulnerable, as they gave up 26 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 72% shooting rate.

Is It the Blue Devils Game to Lose at Home?

Duke improved to 5-2 on the season with a 70-48 win over Seattle on Friday. The Blue Devils were heavy favorites at -27 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points fell short of the 140.5 O/U line, with just 118 combined points.

Duke led 37-25 at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring Seattle 33-23.

Duke’s offense struggled from deep in their last game, hitting just 27.8% of their three-point attempts (10/36). Overall, they shot 39.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 59.1% of their two-point shots (13/22).

Tyrese Proctor contributed 13 points and 4 assists, despite shooting 30.0% overall and 33.3% from three (3/9). Kon Knueppel was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 4 threes and shooting 80.0% from the field, finishing with 11 points. Duke also added 12 offensive rebounds and 18 assists, while shooting 73.7% from the free-throw line (14/19).

Duke’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 58 attempts.

From three-point range, Duke’s opponent shot 27%, making 10 of 36 attempts. They also went 14/19 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%.