Duke vs. Arizona Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Duke Blue Devils will head west for a top-25 showdown with the Arizona Wildcats on Friday night. Can Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils pick up a crucial road win over Caleb Love and the Wildcats? Matt McCuen answers with his prediction and pick for Duke vs. Arizona.
Matt McCuen - November 22, 2024, 11:54 AM EST
4 minDuke vs. Arizona Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
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The Duke Blue Devils and the Arizona Wildcats will meet for a Top 25 showdown tonight in Tucson, Arizona.
Duke comes into this game with a record of 3-1 on the season, earning them the 12th ranking in the nation. Entering the season, the expectations are high for this young Duke team.
Like most seasons, you expect to win a National Championship when you play for Duke. The Blue Devils have been one of the most successful programs in the history of College Basketball. As a basketball fan, you either love or hate Duke, there's no in-between.
Duke has beaten up weaker opponents, outscoring Maine, Army, and Wofford 282-155. The Blue Devils' lone loss came in a thriller against Kentucky.
Duke vs. Arizona Odds
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Duke vs. Arizona Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: November 22, 2024
- Time: 10:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN2
Duke vs. Arizona Prediction
Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg leads the team with 16.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. Flagg will be the first overall pick in the NBA draft this summer.
Fellow freshman Kon Knuppel has been great to start the season, averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 assists, while junior Tyrse Proctor has added 12.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.
Duke has averaged 88.5 points per game.
Arizona comes into the contest with a 2-1 record. The Cats are ranked 17th in the nation. The Wildcats have been one of the most successful regular-season programs in college hoops over the past few seasons.
Arizona has reached March Madness three straight seasons. The Cats did not miss March Madness from 2013 to 2019 under former head coach Sean Miller. After the 2019 season, Arizona struggled; missing the big dance back-to-back seasons.
Head coach Tommy Lloyd has done an outstanding job since taking over the program. The Wildcats are 77-20 over the past three seasons.
Junior Jaden Bradley has led the team with 14.7 points per game. KJ Lewis has averaged 12.3 points per game and 2.0 assists. Senior Caleb Love has struggled to start the year, with 11.0 points and 3.0 assists per game. Love averaged 18.0 points per game last year.
Arizona has averaged 94.3 points per game.
Duke vs. Arizona Pick
- Pick: Duke ML -110 Click here for complete Duke vs. Arizona odds
We will trust the line tonight.
The fact that we see this game as a pick 'em despite Duke being on the road tonight tells the tale.
Duke is the better defensive team, which will be the difference in this close game.
Flagg and company will find a way to steal a win on the road tonight.
