Pittsburgh vs Duke Prediction 01/07/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pitt vs Duke Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 7th, at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pitt

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Duke

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pitt and Duke

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

The visiting team has won the last two games played between the two teams. When these two teams faced off last January it was Pittsburgh that was able to secure the 80-76 victory. 

Duke Off Another Huge Win

The Duke has played really well this season and they are coming off another big win in their last game. Duke faced off against SMU, and the offense scored 89 points while the defense gave up only 62 points and that led to the victory. Duke as a team shot 53.2 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Cooper Flagg had a strong game putting up 24 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. This is a team that has used a balanced attack, and they are going to need to continue that here. 

Duke is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 59.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 74th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. They are shooting 49.5 percent from the field which is 24th in the league. Flagg is having a huge freshman season and is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Pttt Should be Ranked

Pitt really should be ranked and they are coming off another victory in the last game. Pitt faced off against Stanford, and they scored 83 points while the defense gave up 68 points. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Ishmall Leggett had a strong game putting up 21 points. Six rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against California, they were able to secure an 86-74 victory. 

Pitt on the season is averaging 84.1 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 101st. They as a team are shooting 49.5 percent from behind the three-point line. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is naked 101st. Leggett is having a strong season averaging 17.8 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field. Pittsburgh will take on Louisville after this game.

Why Pitt Will Beat Duke

• Pittsburgh has won seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• Duke has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against Conference opponents.

Total Point Facts

• Eight of Pittsburgh’s last nine night games have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Six of Duke’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Pitt vs Duke Prediction

Give me Pitt here. Pitt has been overlooked all season, and they are being overlooked here with this line. Pitt on the season is averaging 84.1 points and they can continue to find that success here. I do expect the Duke offense is going to find some sort of offensive success, but they are laying way too many points here. It might not be the prettiest game, but Pitt is going to cover the spread here.