GAME: #653 Duke vs #654 Miami Florida
TIME: 1/4/2020 – 8:00p EST
SPREAD: Duke -9.5
TOTAL: 150
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The #2 Duke Blue Devils (12-1) head to the Watsco Center in Coral Gables Florida to face the Miami Florida Hurricanes (9-3). Duke has won its last six games against conference opponents dating back to last season. Duke is coming off an easy win against Boston College while Miami is coming off a tough overtime win at Clemson. Last season these teams met once with Duke winning by a score of 87-57 at Cameron Indoor.
DUKE BLUE DEVILS
The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 83 points per game on 47% field-goal shooting while adding 7 three-pointers per game and12.6 rebounds on the offensive end. The Blue Devils are allowing only 62 points per game on 41% field goal shooting while only allowing 29% from 3 and forcing 17 turnovers per game while adding 7 steals and 3.9 blocks. The Blue Devils are led by Vernon Carey jr. with 17.9 points 9 rebounds and shooting 61% from the field while adding two blocks. Point guard Trey Jones is averaging 14 points per game 3.9 rebounds 2 steals and 7 assists per game.
MIAMI FLORIDA HURRICANES
The Miami Florida Hurricanes are averaging 75 points per game on 46% field goal shooting while adding eight 3-pointers per game but only six offensive rebounds per game. The Hurricanes are allowing 71 points per game on 44% field goal shooting allowing an average of 7 three-pointers per contest forcing 13 turnovers per game adding 5 steals and 3 blocks on the defensive end. The Hurricanes are led by point guard Chris Lykes with 15.9 points per game 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
DUKE vs MIAMI PREDICTION
This will be a battle of point guards with Chris likes being the star for hurricanes and Trey Jones being the star for Duke. Chris Lykes will have the upper hand with speed and quickness but Tre Jones is by far the more talented stronger and superior point guard and should be able to dominate Lykes on the offensive and defensive end. However, Miami’s Jim Larranaga will have his team prepared as Miami will be ready to not lose by double digits here. If Duke knocks down the three they’ll cover the spread if Miami defends the 3, they could possibly pull off an upset. Considering Duke does not shoot as well on the road, especially from 3, Miami has the best chance to cover the spread and keep it close on their home floor in a high scoring matchup.
TRENDS
DUKE
- Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning record.
MIAMI
- Hurricanes are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 games as an underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 games as a home underdog.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Miami +9.5 / Over 150
Fade the Public: Miami +9.5 / Over 150
Sharp Action: Miami +9.5 / Over 150
Duke vs Miami Florida Sports betting Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball