The No.5 Duke Blue Devils face the No.12 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the first round of the East Region NCAA March Madness bracket.
Duke enters with one of the best odds to win March Madness. The Blue Devils finished the season with a 26-8 record, placing them fifth in college basketball standings in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Oral Roberts has emerged as one of the better NCAA basketball teams this season. The Golden Eagles’ 30-4 mark topped the Summit League.
Oral Roberts’ strong play this year has propelled them to the top of college basketball picks today. Fans betting on March Madness will find one of the best NCAA basketball games today in this matchup.
Duke vs. Oral Roberts Information
Duke Blue Devils vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 7:10 pm ET.
How to Watch: CBS | https://livestreamsports.co/
Updates for Duke vs. Oral Roberts
Duke enters the NCAA tournament on a hot streak. They have won their last five games, including wins over Virginia, Miami, Pitt, and North Carolina. The 96-69 blowout win against Pitt showcased Duke’s offensive power.
Leading scorer Kyle Filipowski has averaged 15.4 points per game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. On defense, Filipowski has added 9.0 rebounds per game.
Oral Roberts reached the NCAA tournament leading NCAAB odds in their conference. They have won their last five games on the NCAAB schedule. Their blowout win over North Dakota St 92-58 has shown that Oral Roberts has come to win.
Individual Player Performances
Leading scorer Max Abmas has been one of the most consistent college basketball players this year. He’s averaged 22.2 points per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 91.8% from the free-throw line. On the defensive side, Connot Vanover has contributed 7.2 rebounds per game.
As for the college basketball injury report, neither team shows injuries. As a result, both teams are healthy going into this matchup. Staying healthy is key for both teams as they look to make deep runs in the tournament.
Duke vs. Oral Roberts Betting Preview
The Duke vs Oral Roberts prediction shows odds for this matchup are relatively even. Duke enters as the moneyline favorite at -275, while Oral Roberts enters as the moneyline underdog at +210. The following lines show two evenly matched teams, according to oddsmakers.
- Moneyline: Duke (-275), Oral Roberts (+210)
- Spread: Duke -6.5 (-110), Oral Roberts +6.5 (-110)
- Total Points: Duke U 145.5 (-110), Oral Roberts O 145.5 (-110)
Duke vs. Oral Roberts Betting Prediction
The Duke vs Oral Roberts prediction shows the Blue Devils as the moneyline favorites. However, fans and bettors looking for an upset might find one with the Golden Eagles. While Duke has hit the moneyline 18 out of 19 times this year, Oral Roberts has nailed the moneyline 25 out of 26 times.
Also, the Duke vs Oral Roberts prediction shows Duke hitting the over in 16 of their last 25 matchups. Oral Roberts has hit the over in 11 of their 18 contests. Duke has gone 15-19 against the spread this season, while Oral Roberts has gone 13-16 against the spread.
With two evenly-matched teams, it may seem tough to bet against either one. The safe bet is on Duke as the moneyline favorite. However, fans looking for a major upset can consider Oral Roberts as the moneyline underdog.
Betting on this event:
Take Duke over Oral Roberts, with the score under 145.5 points and Duke failing to cover the spread. The game figures to be close, but Duke should prevail as the deeper and more experienced club.
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