Auburn (7-0) vs. Duke (5-2)
December 4, 2024 9:15 pm EDT
The Line: Duke -3; Over/Under: 144.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Duke vs Auburn Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Can Duke Step Up?
Duke two games ago faced off against Kansas and it as a game they should have won, but they didn’t get the job done and ended up losing 75-72. In the first half the defense gave up 41 points, and they couldn’t bounce back. In the last game against Seattle, Duke scored 70 points while the defense gave up 48 points. There were five different players that put up at least nine points. Duke is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 58.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
Auburn is Flying High
Auburn is flying high coming into this game after winning the Maui Invitational in the last game. In the last game against Memphis, Auburn was able to secure the 90-76 victory. Auburn shot 56.7 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. Forward Johni Broome had a huge game putting up 21 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists. Auburn on the season is averaging 86.7 points while their defense is giving up 66.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the defense is ranked 87th. Johni Broome is averaging 20.7 points while shooting 59.4 percent from the field.
Duke vs Auburn Prediction
Give me Auburn here. Johni Broome is the real deal for Auburn and he’s going to have another huge game here. Duke’s defense struggled against Kansas and they are going to struggle again here. Auburn is averaging 86.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Duke’s offense won’t be keeping up, and Auburn is going to get the job done. Back Auburn on the money line to cash here.
