Seattle Redhawks vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Looking to win big? The Redhawks and Blue Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Blue Devils are hosting the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Duke is favored by -27 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.

SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +27

This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Blue Devils.
• Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +27.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Redhawks Pull the Upset on the Road?

Seattle dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 61-56 road loss to Furman on Tuesday. The Redhawks were slight favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 117, well under the O/U line of 142.

After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Seattle couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 31. They’ll need to find ways to generate more offense and tighten up defensively as they look to get back on track.

Seattle’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points while shooting 26.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.5%, and they hit only 18.5% from three-point range, going 5-for-27.

Cooper Bowser led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The Redhawks grabbed 22 offensive rebounds and hit 76% of their free throws, making 19 of 25 attempts.

Seattle’s defense gave up 61 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 72% of their two-point attempts (13/18).

From three-point range, Seattle’s opponents went 8/22, shooting 36%. The Redhawks also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11 attempts (61%). Seattle limited second-chance points, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Does Duke Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Duke’s season hit a bump with a 75-72 home loss to Kansas on Tuesday. The Blue Devils, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 148.5, with a combined 147 points.

Duke trailed 41-39 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 34. They’ll need to regroup and find a way to close out games more effectively moving forward.

Duke’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 42.3% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, with their two-point shooting at 59.1% (13/22).

Tyrese Proctor led the way, hitting 5 of 7 shots from deep, while Dajuan Harris Jr. dished out 9 assists. Kon Knueppel struggled from three, missing all 8 attempts, but contributed 8 assists. Duke finished with 17 assists as a team, with only 5 offensive rebounds.

Duke’s defense had a tough outing, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts inside the arc.

From three-point range, Duke’s opponent connected on 11 of 26 attempts, shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, good for 72%.