Duke (14-2) vs Miami (4-12)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Cameron Indoor Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Duke -23.5 — Over/Under: 147.5
In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Duke prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes are 4-12 (0-5) this year after they lost to Wake Forest by a score of 88-78 in their last game. Miami trailed 39-31 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Hurricanes shot 40.3% from the field, 31.4% on three-pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Matthew Cleveland led Miami with 22 points and four rebounds, while Jalil Bethea added 13 points and four assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to Florida State by a score of 80-65 and Virginia Tech by a score of 86-85. Miami has lost five games in a row and they have yet to beat a power-four opponent. Miami has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 76.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this year. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. Miami is shooting 47.2% from the field, 77.5% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 14-2 (6-0) this season after they defeated Notre Dame by a score of 86-78 in their last game. Duke led 44-36 at halftime, but they did tie ND at 42 in the second half in the win. The Blue Devils shot 53.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Cooper Flagg led Duke with 42 points and seven assists, while Khaman Maluach added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Devils defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 76-47 and SMU by a score of 89-62. Duke has won 10 games in a row and their only two losses were against Kansas and Kentucky. Duke has scored 80.4 points per game and they have allowed 59.6 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Cooper Flagg is averaging 19.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season. Duke is shooting 47.8% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 36.6% on three-pointers this year. Duke will meet Boston College, Wake Forest, NC State, North Carolina, and Syracuse after this game.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (36.5%).
- Duke ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.6).
Miami vs Duke Prediction
Miami limps into this game trying to snap their losing streak, but they have played very poorly this season and they will be on the road. The Hurricanes have been decent offensively, as they are shooting 47.2% from the field and scoring 77.5 points per game, but their defense has been a disaster. Miami is allowing over 76 points against per game this year and they have allowed at least 80 in three straight. Duke is one of the top teams in the country right now and their defense has led the way, as they are allowing just 59.6 points per game this season. This is a massive spread for a conference game and I really don’t like either side, but I will take the points with Miami and hope they have a little bit of pride in this one.