Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange NCAAB Betting Prediction

Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange Prediction 2/5/2025

The Duke Blue Devils (19-2) travel to face off against the Syracuse Orange (10-12) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse and televised on ESPN2. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Duke Blue Devils vs Syracuse Orange

The Blue Devils Are Coming Off A Win

Duke improved to 19-2 on the season with an 87-70 win over North Carolina on Saturday. The Blue Devils, who were -13.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.

Duke dominated the first half, leading 47-25 at the break. While they scored 40 points in the second half, they allowed 45 points, which is something they’ll likely look to tighten up moving forward.

The Orange Are Coming Off A Win

Syracuse improved to 10-12 on the season with a 75-66 road win over Cal on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Orange not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 141, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.

Syracuse took control early, leading 40-23 at halftime. While they allowed 43 points in the second half, they managed to score 35 points of their own to secure the win.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Duke’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 52.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-20 from beyond the arc, and were solid at the free-throw line, hitting 84% of their shots (21/25).

Kon Knueppel led the way with 22 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and adding 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Cooper Flagg contributed 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, hitting 3 of his 5 three-point attempts. Tyrese Proctor added 17 points, while Sion James and RJ Davis chipped in with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-16, and hit 85% from the free-throw line, making 17 of 20 shots.

Jeremiah Wilkinson and Jovan Blacksher Jr. each scored 20 points, with Blacksher hitting 4 threes on 33.3% shooting from deep. Lucas Taylor added 19 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from beyond the arc, while J.J. Starling contributed 18 points and 4 assists.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Duke’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Blue Devils allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Duke’s opponent shot 50%, connecting on 10 of 20 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. Duke gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Orange Team Defense

Even though Duke gave up 70 points, their defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 52% from the field, hitting 28 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, Duke allowed 54% shooting, with 18 two-point baskets made.

From beyond the arc, Duke’s defense allowed 10 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 84%. Duke gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Blue Devils vs Orange Trends

  • Across their last five road contests, Duke has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 79 points per game.
  • Syracuse has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 69 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Orange have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Blue Devils vs Orange Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +18.5, the Orange is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143 and our model has the Blue Devils and Orange finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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