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Duke Blue Devils vs. Louisville Cardinals

February 28, 2024




The struggling Louisville Cardinals (8-19) take on the 10th-ranked Duke Blue Devils (21-6) in ACC action on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM ET at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. The Blue Devils have an outstanding chance of victory, with a point spread at -20.5 (-110).

Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview

The Cardinals have lost their last four out of five games and are currently aiming to break their three-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was a 72-50 blowout against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Skyy Clark offers some relief on offense, as he leads the team in scoring with 13.3 points each game. He is connecting on 40.0 percent of his shots and makes 78.7 percent of his foul shots.

The Cardinals consistently maintain an average score of 72.6 points per game, showcasing a notable 43.5 percent accuracy in field goals. However, their ball movement falls short, with an average of 11.1 assists per game, making it challenging to keep pace with the Blue Devils in scoring.

Defensively, they limit opponents to 78.6 points, resulting in a slightly negative point differential. The Cardinals also exhibit less impressive defensive statistics, including 35.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and 5.2 steals per game.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Blue Devils recently had their five-game win streak come to end in their most recent bout. This was an 83-79 result against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons when they played them on the road.

Kyle Filipowski does a handful for the Blue Devils and contributes quite a bit to their success. He currently leads with 16.9 points and 8.2 rebounds each game, while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and a slightly less appealing 66.4 percent from the foul line.

The Blue Devils consistently score an average of 80.4 points per game with a 48.3 percent success rate in field goals. Their adept ball movement leads to 15.4 assists per game, influencing their offensive dynamics. 

Defensively, they restrict opponents to an average of 67.7 points, showcasing a noteworthy point differential. Additionally, they secure 36.3 rebounds, block 3.7 shots, and achieve 6.4 steals per game, factors that could significantly affect their overall performance.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has established the odds for this college basketball match, suggesting that the Duke Blue Devils enjoy a 20.5-point favoritism due to their home advantage. Market analysis indicates a high 98.7 percent probability of their triumph in this game.

With the Blue Devils maintaining their positive momentum over their last handful of games, the odds favor them significantly in this home matchup. Look for them to get back on track with a quality performance.

Final Pick: Duke Blue Devils -20.5 (-110)