The Stetson Hatters (1-7) will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they clash against the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (6-1) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Stetson Hatters at Duke Blue Devils Free Prediction
In the Hatters’ last matchup, they were beaten by the South Florida Bulls, 75-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of South Florida’s largest advantages. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Stetson had just 14. Abayomi Iyiola was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The Blue Devils had no trouble getting past the Indiana Hoosiers in their last matchup, 90-69. The Blue Devils forced 20 turnovers and held the Hoosiers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.430 (below their season average of 0.612). Zion Williamson was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.
Duke could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. Since the 2017-18 season, the Blue Devils rank third in offensive efficiency, while Stetson ranks 270th in defensive efficiency. The Hatters should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 22nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent). Conversely, the Blue Devils have forced the 95th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Duke ranks third in rebounds per game (41.7) while Stetson ranks 296th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Blue Devils rank eighth in assists per game (17.4) while the Hatters rank 263rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Duke ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while Stetson ranks 200th (2.9).
The Blue Devils average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Hatters rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
Stetson averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. Duke ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
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