The Duke Blue Devils hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at KFC Yum! Center against the Louisville Cardinals.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Louisville Cardinals betting line as -4-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Duke Blue Devils have watched them go 14-3 and 7-9 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Louisville Cardinals are at 14-3 and 10-5 ATS. In totals betting, the Louisville Cardinals are 4-11, while the Duke Blue Devils have a 6-10 mark.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 4-rated Duke Blue Devils taking on the No. 20-rated Louisville Cardinals in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Duke is ranked No. 53 in NCAA basketball at 39.06 per game. Contrast that with Louisville's No. 7 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Louisville is the No. 195-ranked team in the country at 6.59 per game, while Duke rates No. 96 at 8.12 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Devils got 23 points from Luke Kennard, but it was Florida State that prevailed in a 88-72 final on Tuesday at Tucker Center.
The Cardinals grabbed a 85-80 win over the Panthers on Wednesday, behind a 22-point effort from Quentin Snider at KFC Yum! Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Duke home to Miami, Saturday, January 21st
Louisville at Clemson, Thursday, January 19th