Arizona Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Duke vs Arizona NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tucson.

Duke vs Arizona Prediction

The Blue Devils and Wildcats are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Wildcats will host the game at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Arizona is favored by -1.5 vs. Duke.

Duke vs. Arizona Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Duke Blue Devils at Arizona Wildcats
  • Where: Tucson at McKale Center
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds ARZ -1.5, DUKE -102 | ARZ -120 O/U 160.5

Blue Devils Preview: Can the Blue Devils Lock in a Win at Tucson?

Duke made a statement with an 86-35 win over Wofford on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Blue Devils were -29 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.

Duke dominated early, leading 51-14 at halftime. They added 35 points in the 2nd half while holding Wofford to 21 points, showcasing their defensive prowess.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Duke's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, and they connected on 90.9% of their free throws.

The Blue Devils dished out 24 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Tyrese Proctor led the way with 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three, while Caleb Foster went 3 for 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Even with Duke giving up 35 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Blue Devils gave up 16 threes, with the other team hitting 42% from beyond the arc.

Duke also sent their opponent to the line 11 times, where they converted 10 free throws. The Blue Devils allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wildcats Preview: Can Arizona Lock in a Home Win?

Arizona’s season took a hit with a 103-88 loss to Wisconsin on Friday, November 15th. The Wildcats, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 191, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Arizona trailed 55-44 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 48. Defensive adjustments will be crucial moving forward.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Arizona's offense put up 88 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.8% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range. They hit 28 of 40 free throws (70%) and grabbed 24 offensive rebounds, which helped offset their shooting struggles.

John Tonje led the way with 41 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jaden Bradley added 22 points, and Trey Townsend contributed 17, shooting 60% from the field.

Wildcats Team Defense

Arizona's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 52% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 13 of 25 shots.

From beyond the arc, Arizona's opponents shot 44%, connecting on 12 of 27 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 47 times, where they made 41 free throws at an 87% clip.

Blue Devils vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Duke has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 70 points per game.
  • In their last three games at home, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 80 points per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Duke has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • Although the Wildcats have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.

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