Duke vs. Houston Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Sweet 16
The Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils will go head-to-head on Friday night in the Sweet 16 in one of the biggest games of March Madness so far. Can Jamal Shead and the Cougars survive against the red-hot Blue Devils? Matt McCuen provides his best bet in Duke vs. Houston.
Matt McCuen - March 29, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT
5 minDuke vs. Houston Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Sweet 16
The Duke Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars will meet from Dallas, Texas on Friday night.
Duke vs. Houston DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 29, 2024
- Start Time: 9:39 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Duke vs. Houston ODDS
- Spread: Duke +4.5 (-108), Houston -4.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 134.5 (-110), U 134.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Duke (+165), Houston (-200)
Duke vs. Houston Prediction
The winner of this contest will advance to play the winner of NC State and Marquette.
Duke begins this game with a 26-8 record.
It has been a strong season for John Scheyer's team out of the ACC.
Duke will appear in the Sweet 16 for the ninth year since 2010.
This is one of the most decorated programs in sports, winning five National Championships while appearing in 17 final fours.
Duke rolled past Vermont in round one and made light work of James Madison in the round of 32.
Big man Kyle Filipowski leads the team with 16.6 points per game and 8.2 rebounds.
Senior Jeremy Roach has averaged 14.0 points and 3.3 assists.
Freshman Jared McCain has added 14.0 points and 1.9 assists.
Duke has averaged 79.8 points per game.
Houston rolls into play with a record of 32-4.
The Cougs have their eyes on a National Championship.
Kelvin Sampson has done as good of a job as anyone in college basketball this year.
Houston has reached the Sweet 16 in five straight tournaments.
The Cougars have not won a national championship but reached twice in 1983 and 1984.
Baylor LJ Cryer leads the Cougars with 15.5 points per game.
Senior Jamal Shead has added 13.2 points per game and a team-best 6.4 assists.
J’Wan Roberts leads the team with 6.8 rebounds while adding 12.1 points.
Houston has scored 73.0 per game.
Duke vs. Houston Pick
Houston looks like a team built for a championship run.
The Cougars have been excellent defensively all season.
The Cougs rank second in the nation in adjusted defense.
Duke will struggle offensively in this game, and the Cougars will find a way to pull away late.
Pick: Houston -4 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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