Kentucky vs Duke Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/12/24

The Duke Blue Devils and Kentucky Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Kentucky vs Duke Prediction. This article will include a Kentucky vs Duke Pick.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils beat Maine and Army, and they play Wofford and Arizona next. The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 98 points on 52.2 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 34.7 percent shooting. Kon Knueppel is averaging 18.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.5 points and 9 rebounds. Tyrese Proctor is the third double-digit scorer and Sion James is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 41.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing 25.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats beat Wright State and Bucknell, and they play Lipscomb and Jackson State next. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 101.5 points on 53.5 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 37.6 percent shooting. Koby Brea is averaging 19 points and 4 rebounds, while Otega Oweh is averaging 15.5 points and 4 rebounds. Amari Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Jaxson Robinson is dishing 2 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Duke Blue Devils will win

• Duke has won each of its last seven night games against non-conference opponents.
• Kentucky has lost six of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Kentucky vs Duke Prediction

The Duke Blue Devils are the better team on paper and appear to be more polished at this stage. However, the season is still young and we’re still feeling these teams out. Kentucky and Duke are two of the more talented teams in the country, and you’re not going to get either side as an underdog often. Kentucky has topped 100 points in both games, and this will be just the 10th time since 2018 where Kentucky is an underdog of 6 or more points. Don’t get these chances frequently. Give me Kentucky and the points.