Duke vs Miami Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Duke vs Miami Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  February 25th, at the BankUnited Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Devils’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Duke

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami

-Recent betting trends in games played between Duke and Miami

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Devils and Hurricanes.

Duke Just Keeps Dominating

Duke has all kinds of confidence right now, and they keep dominating games. Last Monday, Duke faced off against Virginia, and they were able to win 80-62. On Saturday, the game was even more dominant against Illinois, and they picked up the 110-67 victory. The offense scored 54 points in the first half and another 56 in the second half. The Blue Devils shot 55.6 percent from the field and 52.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Seven different players put up at least 12 points. Isaiah Evans was the top scorer, scoring 18 points in 17 minutes. 

Duke has a 24-3 record overall and has gone 8-1 away from home. Duke is an elite offensive team averaging 82 points, while their defense is giving up 61 points per game. The offense gets the attention, but what the defense has done has opened up some eyes, and they are ranked 7th best in the league. Cooper Flagg has been the top player, averaging 19.5 points while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Duke Will Beat Miami

• Duke has won 20 of its last 21 games.
• Miami (FL) has lost 24 of its last 26 games against Conference opponents.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.

Miami Needs This Season Over

At this point, the best thing to happen for Miami is for this season to get over so they can start thinking about next season. Miami has lost three games in a row, and any confidence in this team went out the window a long time ago. Two games ago against Florida State, they lost 74-66, and in the last game against Virginia Tech, they lost 81-68. They allowed Virginia Tech to shoot 52.5 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from behind the three-point line. A.J. Staton-McCray stepped up, putting up 21 points, but the lack of effort on the defensive end killed any chance of victory. 

Miami has a 6-21 record overall, and they have gone 10-17 against the spread. As the underdog they have gone 1-13. Miami is averaging 74.6 points, while their defense is giving up 79.7 points per game. This is a strong offensive team, but their defense has left much to be desired. Matthew Cleveland has been the top player, averaging 16.3 points while shooting 50.7 percent from the field. 

Total Points Facts

• Each of Duke’s last nine road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Seven of Miami (FL)’s last eight night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Duke vs Miami Prediction

As stated above, Miami is just waiting for this season to end, and they looked all but checked out. Far too often this season, Miami has fallen behind early, and they give up. Duke is an elite offensive team led by Cooper Flagg, but he’s not the only one. Duke has a balanced attack, and they will have no issue putting on a show here. Don’t be shocked when five or six players score in double figures again. The Hurricanes are 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. There have struggled against bad teams all season, it will be no different here. This game will get out of hand early. Back Duke to win and cover the spread.