The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Duke and Appalachian State on Saturday, with the host Blue Devils trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Appalachian State Mountaineers in this one, their betting line was listed as 31-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Duke Blue Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Appalachian State Mountaineers will look to cover the spread vs the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, as the Mountaineers are 2-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Blue Devils are 2-3 ATS. Appalachian State is 2-0 against the total, while Duke is 0-5 versus the total betting line.
The Blue Devils - Mountaineers odds would favor the Blue Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Duke is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Appalachian State is at No. 210.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Appalachian State is ranked No. 20 in NCAA basketball at 43.5 per game. Contrast that with Duke's No. 84 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Duke is the No. 78-ranked team in the country at 8.5 per game, while Appalachian State rates No. 66 at 8.75 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mountaineers grabbed a 70-61 win over the Hawks on Wednesday, behind a 28-point effort from Ronshad Shabazz at Reich Family Pavilion.
Duke cruised to victory on Wednesday, running William & Mary out of the gym and running up a 88-67 score at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- Appalachian State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Appalachian State is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
- Appalachian State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Duke is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Appalachian State at Charlotte, Monday, November 28th
Duke at Michigan State, Tuesday, November 29th
