The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Duke and Washington on Saturday, with the host Blue Devils trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

This game is being played at a neutral-site court (Madison Square Garden).

The Blue Devils currently sports a 8-1 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 4-5 ATS. The Huskies are 4-3 and 3-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Blue Devils produce a 7-1-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Huskies have gone 5-1 against the number.



View Washington vs Duke Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Huskies are listed as 7.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Blue Devils, most recently No. 144 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Huskies, who rate No. 87 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 84-83 victory for the Blue Devils.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Duke has the nation's No. 42-rated offensive output, at 78.4 PPG. The visiting Huskies defense ranks No. 275 allowing on average 72.1 PPG. The Blue Devils FG% has averaged 50% so far, more than the Huskies marksmen have achieved on the year, 47% per game.

Defensively, Washington features the nation's No. 271-rated defense on the road, allowing 77.3 points per game. Duke, meanwhile, comes in at No. 65 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 79-77 loser as they battled Marquette on the road. They covered in the match as an 8-point underdog. Washington suffered a 79-77 loss against Marquette on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Terrence Ross in a losing effort at Madison Square Garden.

Last time out for Duke, they were an 87-64 Sportsbook as they battled Colorado State at home. They covered in the match as a 22-point favorite. Duke cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Colorado State out of the gym and running up an 87-64 score at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


Washington Huskies Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After playing Marquette are 1-0
After a loss are 7-3

Duke Blue Devils Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing UNC Greensboro are 8-0
After playing Colorado State are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

A few Huskies at Blue Devils trends to consider:
Duke is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Duke's last 11 games


Next up:
Washington home to Santa Barbara, Friday, December 16
Duke home to UNC Greensboro, Monday, December 19