The Duke Blue Devils go for a fifth straight win when they host the NC State Wolfpack in a key ACC contest on Tuesday night. Duke is coming off a rout of Virginia Tech and has climbed up to fifth place in the ACC college basketball standings, sitting just one game behind fourth-place Clemson.
NC State had a two-game winning streak snapped with a loss to Clemson on Saturday, putting the Wolfpack in sixth place in the conference, a half-game behind the Blue Devils. This should be one of the more interesting NCAA basketball games today, so let’s take a closer look at the NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils odds and see what wagers you should make.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils Odds
Looking at the NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils odds, it’s the home team that is favored, as the Blue Devils are giving 6.5 points on a point-spread wager. You will get -110 odds on either side of that bet.
The NCAAB odds for a moneyline bet will get you Duke at -275, while NC State is listed at +225. If you’re making an over/under bet as part of your NCAAB picks, the total is set at 145, with -110 odds on either side of that wager.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils Matchup Information
NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils
Location of the Game: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC.
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN | https://livestreamsports.co/
NC State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
NC State Wolfpack
The NC State Wolfpack standings heading into the last week of the regular season have the team trying to get into the top four of the league to get a double-bye in the ACC Tournament next week. The loss to Clemson on Saturday hurt those chances, and falling to the Blue Devils would completely end them.
One of the top college basketball players in the ACC this season has been Wolfpack guard Terquavion Smith, who leads the team in scoring at 17.6 points per game. The sophomore also paces the team with 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, though he’s coming off a tough outing against Clemson, scoring just 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting from the floor, including 2-of-9 from 3-point range.
Senior forward D.J. Burns Jr. had a big game against the Tigers, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. Burns is averaging 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds this season, but he’s gone for 21.0 points per game over his last three outings.
A key for the Wolfpack will be the status of senior guard Jack Clark, who is listed on the college basketball injury report as questionable due to a shoulder injury. Clark averages 8.9 points and 7.0 rebounds per game but didn’t play against Clemson over the weekend due to his injury.
Duke Blue Devils
The Duke Blue Devils aren’t exactly one of the top March Madness picks as they have been in recent seasons, but coach Jon Scheyer’s squad is looking like it may be peaking at the right time. The NCAAB schedule has been kind to Duke over the last couple of weeks, with the team facing three of the bottom four teams in the ACC over that span.
The Duke Blue Devils stats are dominated by the team’s two double-digit scorers, freshman center Kyle Filipowski and junior guard Jeremy Roach. The 7-0 Filipowski leads the Blue Devils with 14.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, though he’s coming off a 12-point performance against Virginia Tech on Saturday.
Roach had the big game against the Hokies, finishing with a double-double of 19 points and ten assists while also grabbing five rebounds. Roach is averaging 13.0 points and a team-high 3.3 assists per contest and is looking to rebound against the Wolfpack after managing just four points in a blowout loss to them in early January.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Picks
These two NCAA basketball teams are long-time rivals, so this should be an intense battle throughout. The NC State Wolfpack vs Duke Blue Devils odds are favoring the home team, but we like this one to stay close. NC State beat Duke by 24 points in their first matchup this season, so it’s hard to see them getting blown out in this one.
We like the Blue Devils to come out on top in this one, but the Wolfpack to cover. This should be an intense battle with lots of defense, so go with the under when you make your picks.
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