The Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) travel to face off against the Duke Blue Devils (2-0) on Tuesday, November 12th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils
The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky cruised to a 100-72 win over Bucknell on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game. The Wildcats were -29 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 154.
Kentucky led 47-31 at halftime and added 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Despite the win, failing to cover the spread might be a concern for bettors.
The Blue Devils Are Coming Off A Win
Duke opened their season with a dominant 100-58 win over Army on Friday. Playing at home, the Blue Devils were favored by 33.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.
Duke took control early, leading 43-20 at halftime. They poured in 57 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
Kentucky put up 100 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 58.1% of their two-point attempts and went 13-for-36 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.1% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 68.8% of their attempts, going 11-for-16.
The Wildcats dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 22 offensive rebounds and dishing out 23 assists. Koby Brea led the way with 20 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Ian Motta added 18 points, shooting 60% from deep, while Amari Williams contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field.
Blue Devils Offense Breakdown
Duke’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 100 points with a 49.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62%, thanks in part to hitting 17 threes at a 44.7% clip. They also connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts.
The Blue Devils dished out 19 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Jalen Rucker led the way with 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Cooper Flagg contributed 11 rebounds and 13 points. Khaman Maluach also stood out on the boards, pulling down 14 rebounds.
Wildcats Team Defense
Defensively, Kentucky allowed 72 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, including 58% on two-point attempts (25/43). From beyond the arc, Kentucky’s defense gave up 13 threes on 36 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.
At the free-throw line, Kentucky sent their opponents to the stripe 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws (68%). The Wildcats also allowed 22 offensive rebounds in this game.
Blue Devils Team Defense
Kentucky’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Wildcats allowed the opposing team to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, going 25/43 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Kentucky’s opponents shot 36%, making 13 of their 36 attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws (68%). Kentucky allowed 22 offensive rebounds in the game.
Wildcats vs Blue Devils Trends
- In their last five road games, Kentucky has averaged 81 points per game while allowing 78 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Duke has averaged 70 points per game while allowing 66. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Wildcats vs Blue Devils Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Blue Devils to secure the win, with an expected final score of 80-67. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -6.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 160.5 and given that our model is projecting 147 points between the teams, we like the under.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:November 12, 2024 Duke Blue Devils, Kentucky Wildcats