Connecticut Huskies vs Duke Blue Devils NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/29

The Connecticut Huskies will meet the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament’s Elite Eight. This game will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game is set for Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET and will be televised on CBS. Connecticut comes into this game as the #2 seed from the East Region. They had a strong regular season with a 29-5 overall record and a 19-4 conference record in the Big East. Duke, ranked #1 in the AP poll, holds the top seed in the East Region. Their season record stands at 32-2, with a 20-1 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Connecticut Huskies vs Duke Blue Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Connecticut Huskies vs Duke Blue Devils
  • Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
  • Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Duke -5.5, Connecticut +5.5, Duke MoneyLine -223, Connecticut MoneyLine +180, Over/Under 134.5

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies are heading into their next game with strong offensive stats. They score 77.5 points per game, ranking them 159th. Their field goal percentage stands at 48.2, which places them 37th nationally.

On defense, the Huskies record 6.9 steals per game. They also manage 5.3 blocks per game. Their turnover rate is 10.7 per game.

Key players like Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. are crucial for the Huskies. Karaban averages 12.6 points per game, while Reed Jr. leads with 13.7 points. Their rebounding is strong, with Reed Jr. pulling down 8.1 boards per game.

Duke Blue Devils Team Preview

The Duke Blue Devils have had a strong season. They are ranked #1 in the AP poll and have a record of 32-2. In their conference, they finished with a 20-1 record.

Offensively, Duke scores an average of 82.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 49.0, which is ranked 24th. They also grab 40.3 rebounds per game, placing them 25th in that category.

Defensively, the Blue Devils average 7.7 steals and 3.3 blocks per game. They commit 15.7 fouls per game. Their postseason stats show they improve to 4.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game, demonstrating solid defense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Duke Blue Devils are favored by 5.5 points against the Connecticut Huskies. Duke’s strong postseason performance, scoring 77.3 points per game, suggests they can cover the spread. With Connecticut’s postseason scoring at 77.5 points, Duke’s defense will need to hold firm. The recommendation is to pick Duke -5.5, with a projected score of Duke 78, Connecticut 72.

The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Connecticut at 77.5 and Duke at 77.3 in the postseason. This suggests the game may have a higher total. The recommendation is to take the over 134.5, with a projected total of 150 points.