So far, it has been a disappointing season for the Miami Hurricanes. Miami is coming off a Final Four campaign with the College Basketball odds. Thus, hopes were high for another banner season. Instead, Miami is on the NCAA Tournament bubble. On Wednesday night, the Canes can jumpstart their stretch drive for March Madness. To illuminate, Miami will host the Duke Blue Devils. Duke is a name-brand program that has been in the top ten most of the year. Of course, Duke draws plenty of casual cash as a blue-blood brand. But Miami will be all in.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 7 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Watsco Center, Miami, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Duke | -5½ -110 | 150 -110 | -250 |  |
| Miami | +5½ -110 | 150 -110 | +200 | |
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Duke Blue Devils Team Overview
Overall, the Duke Blue Devils are 11-3 straight up, 14-11-1 against the spread, and 13-13 over/under the sportsbook total. Duke has national metrics of 22nd for scoring offense, 157th for field goal percentage, 92nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 48th for free throw percentage, and 8th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Duke is 170th for scoring defense, 45th for field goal percentage permitted, 30th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 99th for defensive rebounding.
Late on Duke has covered two of its previous seven games. Duke has gone over the total in four of its last five outings. First among Duke scorers is C Kyle Filipowski with 17.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. G Jeremy Roach adds 14.0 points per outing. At the same time, F Mark Mitchell adds 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest.
So far, Duke is battling North Carolina and Virginia for the ACC lead. The Blue Devils have ranked in the Top-10 for most of the season. Still, Duke needs to tighten up defensively for a serious March madness run.
Miami Hurricanes Team Overview
Overall, the Miami Hurricanes are 15-11 straight up, 14-11-1 against the spread, and 12-14 over/under the NCAABB betting total. Miami has national metrics of 77th for scoring offense, 60th for field goal percentage, 30th for 3-point field goal percentage, 34th for free throw percentage, and 101st for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Miami is 202nd for scoring defense, 140th for field goal percentage permitted, 90th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 161st for defensive rebounding.
Late on Miami has covered five of its previous nine games. Miami has gone under the total in three of its last four outings. First among Miami scorers is F Norchad Omier with 30.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. G Matthew Cleveland adds 14.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest. At the same time, G Wooga Poplar adds 13.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per outing.
On the whole, it has been a letdown season for Miami. They have a 6-9 record in the ACC and are on the bubble to miss March Madness.
Duke at Miami SBG Free Picks
Overall, Miami got the money in five of its last six meetings with Duke. Five of the last seven meetings in this rivalry went over the total. Specifically at Miami, the Hurricanes got the cash in two of Duke’s previous three visits. Four of the last five games between these teams at Miami went over the total. Miami has shown reliable value this season and will be a dangerous home dog.
Duke at Miami SBG Best Bet: Miami Hurricanes.