The Duke Blue Devils will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Syracuse Orange at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Duke Blue Devils to cover the point spread in this one found them as -13-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Syracuse Orange vs Duke Blue Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Duke Blue Devils are 23-5 so far on the season, and 17-10 ATS vs the number. The Syracuse Orange, meanwhile, are 18-10 and 12-14 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Duke go 16-11 and the Syracuse Orange go 12-14 on betting totals.
The Blue Devils - Orange odds would favor the Blue Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Duke is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Syracuse is at No. 193.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Duke's No. 3-ranked scoring average of 87.18 PPG, against a Syracuse Orange defense rated No. 12 and allowing 63.96 PPG. The Duke Blue Devils FG% has averaged 50% to date this season, more than the Syracuse Orange shooters have managed so far (42.76% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Syracuse got 26 points from Tyus Battle on the way to a 78-74 loss against North Carolina on Wednesday at Carrier Dome.
The battle between the Blue Devils and Cardinals didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Louisville was handed a 82-56 defeat on Wednesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Syracuse at Boston College, Wednesday, February 28th
Duke at Virginia Tech, Monday, February 26th