The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (8-1) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they clash against the Yale Bulldogs (4-2) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018, and will air on ESPN.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they defeated the California Golden Bears, 76-59. Yale’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over California. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.567, while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.373. Azar Swain played well for Yale, recording 16 points and six rebounds.
The Blue Devils won big over the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats in their last matchup, 118-84. The Blue Devils had a much better turnover percentage (4.2 vs. 16.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.475). R.J. Barrett was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points on 13-for-26 shooting from the field.
Duke should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Blue Devils rank second in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 232nd in defensive efficiency.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Duke Blue Devils Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Duke ranks fifth in assists per game (17.7) while Yale ranks 180th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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