Duke Blue Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 9/6/24
Northwestern is set to host Duke at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston on Friday, September 6th, with kick-off set for 9:00 ET. The game will be broadcast on FS1, and both teams come in with a 1-0 record this season. The Wildcats are the slight -2.5 point favorites at home, and the over/under line is currently 38.5 points. This is a week two non-conference matchup in college football.
DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duke Blue Devils +2.5
This game will be played at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium at 9:00 ET on Friday, September 6th.
WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:
- We have the Northwestern Wildcats winning this one by a score of 20 to 18
- Even though we like the Northwestern Wildcats to win, our ATS pick is to take the Duke Blue Devils at +2.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 38.5 points
Will The Duke Blue Devils Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Duke is off to a strong start this season, with a 26-3 victory over Elon in their season opener. No betting lines were available for this game.
The Blue Devils’ defense was impressive, holding Elon to just three points. Duke took an early 3-0 lead and extended it to 10-0 by halftime. In the second half, the Blue Devils added nine points in the third quarter and held Elon to a field goal in the fourth, finishing the game with 26 points.
Quarterback Maalik Murphy led Duke’s offense to a 26-3 win, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns while completing 65% of his passes. Jordan Moore was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 112 yards.
Overall, Duke’s offense gained 353 yards, with 291 coming through the air. The Blue Devils picked up 17 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with just 62 yards on 26 carries. Jaquez Moore led the ground game with 24 yards on 10 attempts and scored one of Duke’s two passing touchdowns.
Duke’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Elon to just 3 points and 140 total yards. The Blue Devils were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 30 rushing yards on 36 attempts. In the passing game, Duke gave up 110 yards on 16 completions, but they were able to keep Elon out of the end zone.
Will The Northwestern Wildcats Win At Home Over The Duke Blue Devils?
Northwestern is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 13-6 win over Miami (OH). The Wildcats, who were -3 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 19 points was below the over/under line of 40 points.
After a 3-3 tie in the first quarter, the game remained scoreless until the Wildcats took a 7-0 lead in the third quarter. Miami (OH) added a field goal, and Northwestern’s lead was narrowed to 10-3. The Wildcats managed to hold on for the win, with each team adding a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Northwestern’s offense, led by quarterback Mike Wright, put up 329 yards in their 13-6 win over Miami (OH). Wright threw for 178 yards, completing 60% of his passes. His top target, Bryce Kirtz, caught six passes for 91 yards.
The Wildcats’ offense was able to move the chains 20 times, with 151 rushing yards. Wright also contributed to the ground game, rushing for 65 yards and scoring one of Northwestern’s two touchdowns.
Northwestern’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Miami (OH) to just 41 rushing yards on 23 attempts. The Wildcats allowed 227 passing yards on 22 completions, but they managed to pick off two passes and keep Miami (OH) out of the end zone, resulting in a 13-6 win. In total, Northwestern’s defense gave up 268 yards and 17 first downs.