Duke Blue Devils
Basketball NCAAB Tue 6 Jan 19:00
Louisville Cardinals
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Duke vs Louisville

The Duke Blue Devils go up against the Louisville Cardinals, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

Louisville to Triumph?

There’s an appealing -102 that Louisville are able to get the better of Duke. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Duke H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10

Duke Blue Devils triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Florida State Seminoles were beaten 91-87.

Louisville Cardinals were beaten last game and this was on the road. Stanford Cardinal claimed a 80-76 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Duke won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 73-62 victory was registered against Louisville. It’s been six wins on the bounce for Duke when playing Louisville. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
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Duke vs Louisville Prediction & Picks

Step into Duke vs Louisville with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Louisville are on offer at generous -102 when it comes to winning this college contest. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.

Key Duke vs Louisville stats:

  • Louisville have won 8 consecutive games at home.
  • Louisville have won 19 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Louisville have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.

Louisville Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Louisville to triumph and a certain number of points to be scored, then the Match Result & Total lines could be a good way forward.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Conwell Over 4.5 Rebounds -118 BetMGM logo

Ryan Conwell (Louisville) can be backed to secure Over 4.5 rebounds at -118. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line based on the information to hand.

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Isaac McKneely Under 11.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Isaac McKneely (Louisville) can be wagered to total Under 11.5 points at -105. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Louisville
Totals Under 161.5
Player Rebounds Ryan Conwell Over 4.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Louisville on the moneyline followed by Under 161.5. Add in Ryan Conwell (Louisville) to get Over 4.5 rebounds.

A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Duke Duke logo 76 - 81 Louisville logo Louisville

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Louisville can be backed to win 81-76 at huge betting odds.

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Duke vs Louisville Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

You can choose Louisville at -102 or alternatively Duke who have betting odds of -118. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 54% chance of success.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 161.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 161.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Cameron Boozer Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Cameron Boozer is available at -105 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -123 is available.

Player Points
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 24.5
-105
Under 24.5
-123
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Ryan Conwell (Louisville)
Over 20.5
-130
Under 20.5
-100
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Isaac McKneely (Louisville)
Over 11.5
-127
Under 11.5
-102
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Player Assists
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 3.5
-196
Under 3.5
+148
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Player Rebounds
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 10.5
+109
Under 10.5
-141
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Patrick Ngongba II (Duke)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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J'Vonne Hadley (Louisville)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Ryan Conwell (Louisville)
Over 4.5
-119
Under 4.5
-109
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Micro Betting

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Duke logo Duke Stats
Louisville logo Louisville Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak