Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup

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

Kansas vs Duke Prediction

Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Blue Devils face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Blue Devils are hosting the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Duke is favored by -3.5 against Kansas in a non-conference matchup.

Kansas vs. Duke Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Kansas Jayhawks at Duke Blue Devils
  • Where: Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds DUKE -3.5, KAN +132 | DUKE -160 O/U 148.5

Jayhawks Preview: Can the Jayhawks Lock in a Win at Las Vegas?

Kansas improved to 3-0 with an 84-66 win over UNCW on Tuesday. The Jayhawks were -24.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, falling short of the 159.5 over/under line.

Leading 43-38 at halftime, Kansas tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 41 of their own.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 54.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.7%, thanks to a dominant 75.7% shooting inside the arc, hitting 28 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they struggled, connecting on just 6 of 25 attempts for 24%.

The Jayhawks dished out 20 assists, with Dajuan Harris Jr. contributing 6 assists and 17 points, shooting 2 of 6 from deep. Khamari McGriff led the team with 18 points, while Hunter Dickinson added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Kansas also grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and shot 62.5% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 16 attempts.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Despite Kansas giving up 66 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Jayhawks had particular trouble defending inside, as the other team converted 75% of their two-point attempts, going 28/37.

From beyond the arc, Kansas held the other team to 6/25 shooting, or 24%. The Jayhawks also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 shots, hitting 62%. Kansas allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Blue Devils Preview: Will Duke Come Through as Home Favorites?

Duke's latest outing saw them secure a 69-55 road win over Arizona on Friday, November 22nd. The Blue Devils entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but not only won, they also covered the spread.

After leading 34-27 at halftime, Duke maintained their defensive intensity, holding Arizona to just 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 themselves. The combined points for the game were 124, well under the O/U line of 161.5.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Duke put up 69 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a 36% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 25 attempts. From the free-throw line, they converted 61.5% of their shots, going 8 for 13.

Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 45.5% overall and 40% from three. Jaden Bradley added 18 points, hitting 50% of his shots, while Kon Knueppel contributed 13 points, connecting on 3 of 6 threes.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Duke's defense held their opponent to just 55 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Blue Devils gave up 15 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Duke's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7, shooting 63%. Duke allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks vs Blue Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Kansas has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 69 points per game.
  • Duke has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 61. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jayhawks have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

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