The Indiana Hoosiers (5-1) travel to Cameron Indoor Stadium to go head-to-head with the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils (5-1). The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on ESPN.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Prediction
The last time the Hoosiers played, they beat the UC Davis Aggies, 76-62. The Hoosiers had a superb free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.245), while the Aggies had a turnover percentage of 28.9 (above their season average of 22.6). With 31 points on 13-for-18 shooting, Juwan Morgan was the top scorer from either team.
The Blue Devils lost a close one to the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last game, 89-87. Gonzaga’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Duke. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.593), while the Blue Devils posted a mark of 0.465 (below their season average of 0.565). With 22 points and 10 rebounds, Duke’s Zion Williamson had a good game.
The Blue Devils won the sole game against the Hoosiers last season, 91-81. The Blue Devils knocked down 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 11.3).
The upper-echelon offense of Duke will face off against the mid-tier defense of Indiana. Since last season, the Blue Devils offense ranks 21st in effective field goal percentage (0.557), while the Indiana defense ranks 139th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.498). The Blue Devils figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Indiana at Duke ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Duke averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Indiana ranks 188th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Blue Devils rank 31st in steals per game (7.6) while the Hoosiers rank 187th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Duke ranks third in rebounds per game (41.8) while Indiana ranks 150th (35.8).
The Blue Devils rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Hoosiers rank 275th (19.3).
Indiana ranks 107th in assists per game (14.5) while Duke ranks 248th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
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