Duke vs. Oral Roberts Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total - NCAA Tournament First Round
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Thursday's contest between the Duke Blue Devils (26-8) and Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (30-4) going head-to-head at Amway Center has a projected final score of 74-70 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Duke, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will start at 7:10 PM ET on March 16.
Based on our computer prediction, Oral Roberts is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 6.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 145.5 over/under.
Duke vs. Oral Roberts Game Info & Odds
- Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV: CBS
- Where: Orlando, Florida
- Venue: Amway Center
- Line: Duke -6.5
- Point Total: 145.5
- Moneyline (To Win): Duke -275, Oral Roberts +225
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Duke vs. Oral Roberts Score Prediction
- Prediction: Duke 74, Oral Roberts 70
Spread & Total Prediction for Duke vs. Oral Roberts
- Pick ATS:
Oral Roberts (+6.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (145.5)
Duke has compiled a 15-18-0 record against the spread this season, while Oral Roberts is 13-15-0. The Blue Devils are 13-20-0 and the Golden Eagles are 12-16-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 156.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup's total. Duke is 6-4 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 games, while Oral Roberts has gone 2-8 against the spread and 10-0 overall.
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Duke Performance Insights
- The Blue Devils average 72.5 points per game (159th in college basketball) while allowing 63.9 per outing (32nd in college basketball). They have a +292 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.6 points per game.
- The 35.7 rebounds per game Duke averages rank 19th in college basketball, and are 7.9 more than the 27.8 its opponents collect per outing.
- Duke connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (231st in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 6.1. It shoots 33.6% from deep while its opponents hit 30.4% from long range.
- The Blue Devils rank 105th in college basketball by averaging 96.7 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 38th in college basketball, allowing 85.3 points per 100 possessions.
- Duke forces 10.5 turnovers per game (304th in college basketball) while committing 11.5 (142nd in college basketball action).
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