The Wildcats of Northwestern (-3) are set to welcome the Duke Blue Devils to Ryan Field. The vital daytime game will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action live on ESPNU.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
In this Saturday game, Northwestern is projected as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 3 points. The Blue Devils are also receiving +120 moneyline odds while the Wildcats are -140. Some good live betting scenarios could present themselves during the game.
The game’s opening line was originally set at -3
The Blue Devils have gained 1.0 unit this season and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 1-0. The Wildcats are up 1.0 unit so far. The team is 1-0 ATS and also has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Blue Devils have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Wildcats are also 1-0 SU.
The Blue Devils are hoping to remain unbeaten after a 34-14 victory over Army West Point last weekTheir defense allowed the Black Knights to rush for 168 yards on 47 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Camden Harrison had a good day for the Black Knights in that one with 92 yards and a score on three catches. On the offensive side of the ball, Daniel Jones completed 13 passes on 17 attempts for 197 yards and one touchdown. Brittain Brown (75 rushing yards on 11 attempts, one TD) and the signal-caller Jones (43 yards on 10 carries, one TD) mounted the running attack in the win. T.J. Rahming (five receptions, 44 yards) and Aaron Young (four catches, 114 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties.
Northwestern just picked up a 31-27 win over Purdue. The team’s defense allowed the Boilermakers to run for 202 yards on 25 rush attempts, including two rush TDs. Rondale Moore torched the defense, recording 79 rushing yards and a score on two attempts, along with 109 yards and a score on 11 catches for Purdue. As a group, the Wildcats collectively completed 23-of-37 passes for 235 yards. Clayton Thorson went 16-for-26 for 172 yards while TJ Green was seven-of-11 for 63 yards. Jeremy Larkin (143 yards on 26 rush attempts, two TDs) mounted the ground game in the win while Cameron Green (five receptions, 50 yards) and Flynn Nagel (five catches, 58 yards) led the receiving corps..
When these two programs faced one another a year ago, Duke knocked off Duke soundly 41-17.
NCAA Prediction: Duke Blue Devils at Northwestern Wildcats
SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke
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Duke was favored by 14 points in its previous game and the Over/Under was 46.5. The over cashed and Duke covered in the 34-14 triumph over Army West Point.
The Northwestern offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Duke has lost one
In its last three games, Duke is 3-0 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
Northwestern was favored by one point in its last outing and the O/U was 51. The over cashed and Northwestern covered in that 31-27 win over Purdue.
In its last three matchups, Northwestern is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
The Blue Devils produced 16 passing touchdowns last season.
The Wildcats threw for 17 passing touchdowns last season.
The Blue Devils created 22 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Wildcats put up a whopping 30 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Blue Devils offensive line yielded 29 sacks last season. Their defense created 29 sacks.
The Wildcats offensive line allowed 31 sacks last season. Their defense recorded 32 sacks.
The Northwestern D has sacked opposing QBs two times this season. Duke has produced 1 sacks.
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