In this article we will formulate a Duke vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 18th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 4-0 this season after they defeated Indiana State by a score of 100-62 in their last game. Duke led 51-32 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half for the easy win. The Blue Devils shot 54% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Duke won the rebounding battle by a total of 48-27, recorded 22 assists, and committed 12 turnovers in the win. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 35 points and 12 rebounds, while Caleb Foster added 14 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that game, Duke defeated Army by a score of 114-59 and Western Carolina by a score of 95-54. The Blue Devils have scored 96.0 points per game with 46.0 rebounds and 20.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 58.8 points against per game this season. Cameron Boozer is averaging 22.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Evans is averaging 13.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Blue Devils. Duke is shooting 50.4% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 37.5% on three pointers this season.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 3-1 this year after they defeated Princeton by a score of 76-57 in their last game. Kansas led 37-29 at halftime and held Princeton to just 28 points in the second half for the win. The Jayhawks shot 47% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Kansas won the rebounding battle by a total of 43-31, recorded 12 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the win. Flory Bidunga led Kansas with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Tre White added 18 points and eight rebounds in the game.
Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Texas A&M-CC by a score of 77-46, but lost to North Carolina by a score of 87-74 before that. The Jayhawks have scored 80.3 points per game with 39.5 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 60.3 points against per game this season. Flory Bidunga is averaging 17.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Tre White is averaging 12.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 50.7% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won each of its last nine night games at Madison Square Garden.
- Kansas has lost four of its last five games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won 14 of its last 15 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at neutral venues.
- Kansas has won the first half in each of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Ten of Duke’s last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Duke vs Kansas Prediction
Duke rolls into this matchup looking to improve to 5-0 on the season, but this will be their first true test of the year. The Blue Devils are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 96 points per game. Kansas is shooting 51% from the field and they have played elite defense in three of their four games, but allowed 87 to UNC last week. I think we are going to see the Kansas defense struggle again in this game, as this Duke offense is just too good. Take the over here.