Florida vs Duke Prediction 12/2/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Duke Blue Devils and the Florida Gators will meet on Tuesday evening in an ACC/SEC Challenge contest at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils enter Tuesday’s contest with an 8–0 record. Duke has compiled wins over Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Niagara, and Howard, showcasing the Blue Devils depth against both ranked and mid‑major opponents. In the Duke Blue Devils 80–71 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks four days ago, Duke forward Cameron Boozer tallied 35 points on 13 of 18 shooting from the field and 2 of 4 shooting from three-point range.

The Blue Devils are averaging 91.9 points (15th in nation) on 52 percent shooting from the field (13th in country) and 37 percent shooting from the three‑point line. Defensively, the Duke Blue Devils are allowing opponents just 58.8 points per game which ranks third in the nation.

Freshman guard Cameron Boozer has been a solid performer for the Duke Blue Devils, averaging 22.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 steals per game. Sophomore center Patrick Ngongbka II is averaging 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest. Sophomore guard Isaiah Evans is averaging 12.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators enter Tuesday’s contest with a 5–2 record. Florida has compiled wins over North Florida, Florida State, Miami, Merrimack, and Providence, while dropping games to Arizona and the TCU Horned Frogs. In the Florida Gators 90–78 win over Providence three days ago, Florida guard Xaivian Lee amassed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Gators are averaging 85.9 points per game on 44 percent shooting from the field and 27.7 percent shooting from three‑point range. The Florida Gators are allowing opponents 72.6 points per game.

Junior forward Thomas Haugh leads the Gators with 17.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block per game. Junior Alex Condon is averaging 15.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists a contest.

Why the Duke Blue Devils Will Win

•            Elite defense. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing opponents 58.8 points per game which ranks third in the country.

•            Home court advantage. Cameron Indoor Stadium has traditionally been one of the toughest places for visiting teams to play. The  

Why the Florida Gators Will Win

•            Balanced scoring. The Florida Gators have five players that are averaging over 10 points per game.

•            The Florida Gators are the defending national champions and have shown an ability to win big games.

•            Momentum. The Gators have won 5 of the team’s last 6 games played this season.

Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida Gators Prediction

Florida’s best chance to stay competitive lies in controlling the paint with Condon and Chinyelu, while leaning on Thomas Haugh’s scoring versatility. The Gators average nearly 86 points per game and have the size to challenge Duke’s frontcourt. If Florida can dominate the glass and limit Boozer’s touches, they can keep the margin tight through the first half.

Duke, however, thrives in structured sets and has multiple scoring options across its rotation. Boozer’s ability to score at all three levels, combined with Ngongba’s interior presence and Foster’s perimeter shooting, makes the Blue Devils difficult to contain.

Ultimately, this matchup comes down to Duke’s defense against Florida’s frontcourt. Expect the Gators to compete early, but Duke’s depth, star power, and home‑court advantage should prove decisive. With Boozer leading the offense and Ngongba II controlling the paint, the Blue Devils are positioned to win this game comfortably. I am backing the Duke Blue Devils to cover the 8.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Duke Blue Devils -8.5