Syracuse vs Duke Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Syracuse vs Duke
The Syracuse Orange face the Duke Blue Devils, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, February 16.
We really fancy the chances of Duke beating Syracuse handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -20.5 on the spread at odds of -118.
Syracuse Orange won their previous game, beating SMU Mustangs at home. It was a 79-78 win.
Duke Blue Devils last game saw them claim a 67-54 home win over Clemson Tigers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Duke and Syracuse saw the former win. It was a 83-54 scoreline. Duke have won all of the past 10 H2H meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Syracuse vs Duke Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our best Syracuse vs Duke tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
Duke can finish well clear in this college game and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -118 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -20.5 line.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Syracuse vs Duke stats:
Duke -20.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Cameron Boozer (Duke) can be backed to register Under 10.5 rebounds at -145. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.
Latest Cameron Boozer Player Prop Odds
Donnie Freeman (Syracuse) can be wagered to have Over 6.5 rebounds at -115. We’re anticipating a strong performance from him, so it makes sense that he will cover the line.
Latest Donnie Freeman Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Duke to cover the -19.5 spread combined with Over 142.5. Add in Cameron Boozer (Duke) to get Under 10.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
63
-
86
Duke
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Duke to record a 86-63 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Syracuse vs Duke 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.
You might not get rich backing Duke at -5000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 98% chance of winning this college game. Syracuse are the underdogs at +1600 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The current spread is 20.5 and the total points line is 144.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 144.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.
Cameron Boozer is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -114 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.
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- NCAAB: 06/02 2025 Duke 83 Syracuse 54
- NCAAB: 03/01 2024 Syracuse 66 Duke 86
- NCAAB: 19/02 2023 Duke 77 Syracuse 55
- NCAAB: 10/03 2022 Syracuse 79 Duke 88
- NCAAB: 27/02 2022 Duke 97 Syracuse 72
- NCAAB: 22/01 2022 Syracuse 59 Duke 79
- NCAAB: 23/02 2021 Syracuse 71 Duke 85
- NCAAB: 02/02 2020 Duke 97 Syracuse 88
- NCAAB: 15/03 2019 Syracuse 72 Duke 84
- NCAAB: 24/02 2019 Duke 75 Syracuse 65
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Syracuse Stats
Duke Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 161.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 133.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 58.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 home games
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
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