The Duke Blue Devils and Tennessee Volunteers will square off in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as everyone continues betting on March Madness. However, this will be a challenging game to bet on as No. 5 Duke takes on No. 4 Tennessee.
Duke cruised to a win over Oral Roberts in their first-round matchup. Things didn’t come quite as easy for Tennessee, who just did emerge victorious over Louisiana in the first round.
With a number of March Madness brackets already broken, it will be interesting to see if this game busts anymore brackets.
Tip-off is scheduled for 2:40 PM EST on Saturday, March 18, at Amway Center, Orlando, FL.
Let’s take a look at the Duke vs Tennessee prediction, bracket March Madness, NCAAB odds, and college basketball picks today as the March Madness NCAAB schedule gets underway.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Tennessee Volunteers Odds
Duke Blue Devils vs. Tennessee Volunteers Information
Duke Blue Devils vs Tennessee Volunteers
Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL.
Date and Time: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 2:40 PM ET.
How to Watch: CBS | https://livestreamsports.co/
Updates for Duke Blue Devils vs. Tennessee Volunteers
As mentioned earlier, Duke performed well in their first-round win over Oral Roberts. The Blue Devils won by a final score of 74-51.
Jeremy Roach led Duke with 23 points in the victory. He continues to display why he’s regarded as one of the more reliable college basketball players. Dariq Whitehead added 13 points in the win as well.
Overall, the Blue Devils utilized an impressive brand of offense and a respectable defensive effort to get the win. However, this matchup will prove to be a challenge against Tennessee.
Key players step up to secure a crucial win for Tennessee
Tennessee narrowly won 58-55 against Louisiana, as they just did avoid a major upset.
Tyreke Key led the charge with 12 points, while Jahmai Mashack scored 11. Overall, it was a forgettable offensive performance for the Volunteers. They were able to shoot just under 46 percent from the field, but they were just 25 percent from beyond the arc.
They also tallied as many turnovers as they did assists, with a mark of 16. Between inconsistent shooting and sloppy offensive play, Tennessee is fortunate to have earned the win.
They will certainly need to perform better on Saturday against Duke.
Let’s take a closer look at both of these two NCAA basketball teams before making our official Duke vs Tennessee prediction.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
Both Duke and Tennessee have decent odds to win March Madness. Although, they both still have a long ways to go.
This will be one of the best NCAA basketball games today. Bettors will want to keep tabs on the college basketball injury report once it is revealed for this game. Injuries could factor into the final score.
It is now time to share our final Duke vs Tennessee prediction.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction
Which team should you ultimately roll with? Will Duke be able to get the job done, or can Tennessee take care of business?
This is destined to be one of the best games on Saturday’s slate. It will be evenly matched and may be decided within the final seconds or even overtime.
In the end, betting against Duke is always a risky proposition. Yes, Tennessee has enjoyed a strong season, but the Blue Devils are the best bet for Saturday.
Betting on this event:
Go ahead and roll with the Duke Blue Devils as your Saturday NCAAB March Madness betting selection in what promises to be a nail-biting contest.
According to the college basketball standings, this should be an exciting match!
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