Pick details
| MATCHUP | SIU-Edwardsville Cougars | Duke Blue Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| Where | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CW | |
SIU-Edwardsville vs Duke Prediction
From a talent level, Duke should mop the floor with SIU-Edwardsville. However, this line is ridiculously large and not one I’m trying to lay. One, Duke is a young team still trying to build chemistry, and the offense just isn’t clicking right now. Duke can’t hit open threes and is 259th currently in three-point percentage. Hard to win by 50 points when the shot beyond the arc isn’t falling. Also, this is the sandwich spot of all sandwich spots. Duke just played Michigan State and has Illinois on deck. There’s no doubt these young kids on Duke are looking ahead.
SIU-Edwardsville isn’t getting much attention, while the Cougars will treat this like the biggest game of their life. Also, let’s not act like SIU-Edwardsville didn’t almost upset a solid Lipcomb team as 8.5-point underdogs. SIU-Edwardsville is a top-100 field goal percentage team right now. This team can shoot the rock a bit. Either way, give me the points with the Cougars on Friday night.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost to Lipscomb and Missouri, and they play North Dakota next. SIU Edwardsville has split its last 8 games.
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 77.8 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points per game on 43.5 percent shooting. Jordan Pickett is averaging 11.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. David Wilson is averaging 10.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Gianni Cobb is averaging 10 points and 3 assists per game. Brennan Miller is averaging 9.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 27.8 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free-throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils beat Coastal Carolina, lost to Michigan State, and they play Illinois next. Duke has won 16 of its last 18 games.
The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 90 points per game on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 60.3 points per game on 36.3 percent shooting. Patrick Ngongba II is averaging 16.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. John Blackwell is averaging 11.7 points and 3 rebounds per game. Dame Sarr is averaging 11.3 points and 2.3 assists per game. Joaquim Boumtje is averaging 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing 26.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won each of its last 34 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- SIU Edwardsville has lost seven of its last eight Friday night road games against non-Conference opponents.
- SIU Edwardsville has lost the first half in each of its last three road games.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of SIU Edwardsville’s last 16 night games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Duke’s last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Cameron Indoor Stadium have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (34.7).
- Duke is one of only nine teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
Randy Chambers's Pick: SIU-Edwardsville +44.5
