Louisville vs Duke Prediction 12-8-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Louisville vs Duke prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 8th at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview

The Louisville Cardinals are 5-3 this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 86-63 in their last game. Louisville trailed 40-31 at halftime and allowed 46 more points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Cardinals shot 33.3% from the field, 16.7% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Chucky Hepburn led Louisville with 19 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Cardinals lost to Oklahoma by a score of 69-64, but did win the four games before that. Louisville has scored 77.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points against per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 15.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Louisville is shooting 43.4% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 27.3% on three pointers this year. 

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils are 6-2 this season after they defeated Auburn by a score of 84-78 in their last game. Duke led 43-36 at halftime and was able to hang on for the win in the second half. The Blue Devils shot 50% from the field, 40.9% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Cooper Flagg led Duke with 22 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Devils defeated Seattle by a score of 70-48, but did lose to Kansas before that. Duke has scored 81.1 points per game and they have allowed 61 points against per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this season. Cooper Flagg is averaging 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Duke is shooting 46.7% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why Duke will beat Louisville

• Louisville has lost each of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Duke has won 13 of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Louisville has lost the first half in each of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Louisville vs Duke Prediction 

Louisville comes into matchup on a two game losing streak, but they have a chance to start conference play on the right foot with a huge win here. The Cardinals are only shooting 43.4% from the field this year and they have scored just 64 and 63 points in their last two games. Duke is coming off of a great win against Auburn and their two losses came against Kentucky and Kansas, so they are battle tested already. It is never easy to go on the road in conference play, but I don’t think the Louisville offense can keep pace here. Take the Blue Devils.