GAME:  #785 Duke vs #786 Syracuse    
TIME:    2/1/2020 – 8:00p EST
SPREAD:   Duke -6
TOTAL:      148
SPORTSBOOK:  SportsBetting.ag

The #9 Duke Blue Devils (17-3, 7-2) have an ACC matchup against the Syracuse Orange (13-8, 6-4) at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York on Saturday at 8 p.m. EST. In their last game, Duke won 79-67 at home against Pittsburgh while Syracuse lost 70-71 at Clemson. These teams met three times last season with Syracuse having a huge win at Duke, 91-95 however Duke won at Syracuse and on a Neutral court by scores of 75-65 and 84-72. Jim Boheim and Coach K typically have good games against each other considering they are 2 of the best coaches in the history of the game combined with the fact that they are also good friends. 

DUKE BLUE DEVILS

The #9 Duke Blue Devils are averaging 82 points per game on 48% field goal shooting adding 7.5 three-pointers per game and 11.7 offensive rebounds. The Blue Devils are allowing 64 points per game on 41% field-goal shooting while forcing 16.4 turnovers and adding 7.3 steals and 3.7 blocks per game on defense. The Blue Devils are led by Vernon Carey jr. with 17.4 points 8.5 rebounds in 1.7 blocks per game along with Tre Jones who’s adding 14.9 points 6.8 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

SYRACUSE ORANGE

The Syracuse Orange are averaging 73 points per game on 44% field goal shooting while shooting 35% from three-point range and averaging 9.1 three-pointers per game.  Syracuse is allowing 66 points per game on 39% field goal shooting while forcing 13 turnovers and adding 6 steals and 2.6 blocks on defense.  Syracuse is led by Elijah Hughes what’s 19.3 points 4.1 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game along with Buddy Boeheim with 16.4 points per game.

DUKE vs SYRACUSE PREDICTION

The Blue Devils are 16-0 when they hold opponents to less than 48% from the field.  Syracuse is a team that relies heavily on the three, which will make that number very hard to maintain with Duke’s defensive pressure. Duke is starting to get their stride back on the offensive end, and they will need it most in a tough road game.  Syracuse’s lack of defense will make it easy for Duke to put up easy buckets on the inside. Look for Duke to show up today to win this game in a high scoring fashion and cover the spread. 

TRENDS(from covers.com)

DUKE

• Over is 5-0 in Blue Devils last 5 overall.
• Over is 7-1 in Blue Devils last 8 games following a ATS loss.

SYRACUSE

• Over is 7-0 in Orange last 7 games as an underdog.
• Orange are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
• Orange are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:

Bookie Analysis:  Duke -6 / Over 148
Fade the Public:   no data / no data
Sharp Action:       Syracuse +6 / no data

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#9 Duke vs Syracuse Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball