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College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions: Duke Blue Devils vs. Arkansas Razorbacks

November 29, 2023



The seventh-ranked Duke Blue Devils (5-1) take the trip to Arkansas to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-3) in part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Blue Devils are favored to win by a point spread of -4,5 (-110).

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Blue Devils have won their last four straight games after losing to the Arizona Wildcats early in the season. Their most recent victory was a 80-62 showing over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, adding to their momentum.

They are going to be the team to beat in the ACC, but there are a handful of teams that could pose a huge threat. Kyle Filipowski leads the team in scoring at 18.8 points per game, but also shoots 56.0 percent from the field.

They pose a threat offensively at 84.0 points per game on 50.7 percent shooting from the field. They also produce 17.7 assists a game, showing they do a good job moving the ball to get scoring opportunities.

The Blue Devils slow teams down to 64.2 points per game, with the Wildcats being the only team to score over 70 points against them. They also snag 38.0 rebounds, create 3.8 blocks, and have 6.3 steals each performance.

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Razorbacks have lost their last three out of four games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was a 87-72 defeat to the 17th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels.

The SEC has a tough lineup of good teams and the Razorbacks have a chance to make noise this season, assuming they get back on track soon. Tramon Mark is averaging 18.4 points and is landing 55.4 percent of his field goals. 

The Razorbacks average 80.7 points a game and land 45.2 percent of their shots. They are a little hit on the lower side of their assists each game, at just 10.3, which shows they do not move the ball as much as the Blue Devils.

They are giving up 75.3 points per game and have allowed 85.5 in their last two losses. They grab just as many rebounds as the Blue Devils, but also average 6.3 blocks and 5.4 steals each game.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has the odds for this showdown, which reveals the Duke Blue Devils as slight favorites to win. Market analysis shows the Blue Devils have a 52.4 percent chance to win.

The Blue Devils appear to get better after each game, while the Razorbacks have struggled against arguably weaker teams. Look for Duke to cover here.

Spooky Express Pick: Duke Blue Devils -4.5 (-110)