In this article we will formulate a Pittsburgh vs Duke prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 10th at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 9-15 (2-9) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 86-67 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 34-32 at halftime and they allowed 52 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Panthers shot 36% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Cameron Corhen led Pittsburgh with 15 points and three rebounds, while Barry Dunning Jr added 12 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to Virginia by a score of 67-47 and Clemson by a score of 63-52. The Panthers have scored 70.8 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.5 points against per game this season. Cameron Corhen is averaging 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Barry Dunning Jr is averaging 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Pittsburgh is shooting 43.4% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 21-2 (10-1) this season after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Duke led 41-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-27 in the second half in the last second loss. The Blue Devils shot 45% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Dame Sarr added 13 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Duke defeated Boston College by a score of 67-49 and Virginia Tech by a score of 72-58. The Blue Devils have scored 83.4 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.9 points against per game this season. Cameron Boozer is averaging 23.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Evans is averaging 14.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Blue Devils. Duke is shooting 49.7% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season.
Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win
- Pittsburgh has won 23 of its last 27 night games at Petersen Events Center.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won each of its last 26 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Pittsburgh has lost 18 of its last 19 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Duke has won the first half in each of its last 22 February games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last 10 home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Fourteen of Duke’s last 15 road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
Pittsburgh vs Duke Prediction
Duke comes into this matchup after picking up their first conference loss of the season, but they should have no problem in this one. The Blue Devils have won by at least 14 points in four of their last five games and they are shooting nearly 50% from the field. Pittsburgh is 2-9 in ACC play and they just lost by 19 to SMU and 20 to Virginia. Take Duke to pull away in the second half for another cover.