Auburn Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 12/04/2024

Game Time: 9:15 pm ET, Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Venue:  Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Duke -1.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Duke -1.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Duke -1.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

Auburn Tigers:  7-0 (0-0) (3rd place, SEC)

Duke Blue Devils:  5-2 (0-0) (9th place, ACC)

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Auburn Tigers:  5-0  last 5

Duke Blue Devils:  3-2  last 5

Auburn is entering this game with a 7-0 record overall, a 0-0 record in conference games, and they are 0-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Memphis Tigers in their last game. Johni Broome led the team in points per game in that game with 21 while Dylan Cardwell was next on the team with 18. Johni Broome and Dylan Cardwell each led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Johni Broome led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 56.7% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 86.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.6 PPG against them. Auburn has an ATS record of 5-1-1 this season and their O/U record is 4-3.

Duke is entering this game with a 5-2 record overall, a 0-0 conference record, and they are 4-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Seattle Redhawks in their last game. Tyrese Proctor led the team in points in that game with 13 while Kon Knueppel was next on the team with 11. Cooper Flagg led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Cooper Flagg led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 39.7% from the field, 27.8% from 3-point range, and 73.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 58.6 PPG against them. Duke has an ATS record of 4-3 this season and their O/U record is 2-5.

The current betting odds have Auburn listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Auburn has looked great in their games this season with their 7-0 record overall which has them right near the top of the SEC with one of the best records in the nation. They are ranked as one of the best teams in the nation and coming off a nice win against Memphis in their last one, winning that game by double digits. Meanwhile, Duke has looked good in their games this season with their 5-2 record overall, but that record has them in the middle of the ACC with 2 early losses this season. They have looked really good against weaker teams, but they have struggled a lot more against the stronger teams they have faced. They have losses to Kentucky and Kansas in close games, but they also have a younger team with some new recruits who are still finding their way. They have looked great on their home court with their 4-0 home record while Auburn will be playing their first true road game of the season here, but Auburn has also played a majority of their 7 games at neutral sites and in tournaments so being on the road here won't bother them as much. They have also answered the call against the stronger opponents they have faced this season and this is a game they are going to bring their best effort to continue adding to their resume. The best way to place a bet here is on Auburn to cover the spread in this game. 

Auburn Duke Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (9:15 pm ET start time) is Auburn 78 Duke 70.

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Auburn Tigers: 24-17 ATS versus good shooting teams - making 45% or more of their shots. 36-25 ATS versus good ball handling teams - committing 14 or less turnovers/game. 10-3 UNDER versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 19-12 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5.

Duke Blue Devils: 0-3 ATS against SEC opponents. 3-6 ATS after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 33% or less. 45-26 UNDER as a favorite. 27-17 UNDER when the total is 140 to 149.5. 24-10 UNDER off a home win. 

Auburn Tigers:  None.

Duke Blue Devils:  None.

“Two days before my team goes to Cameron Indoor Stadium and have a chance to play one of the best teams in the country in the toughest environment in the country, that’s where my focus is.” - Bruce Pearl on his team’s upcoming game against Duke this week.

“I wasn’t really happy with much tonight. I thought we rushed some shots. Too many turnovers. We need to finish stronger, drive stronger, make extra passes. There's a whole bunch.” - Jon Scheyer after his team’s win against Seattle in their last game. 

C. Baker-Mazara 

J. Broome 

D. Cardwell 

D. Jones 

M. Kelly

C. Flagg 

C. Foster 

K. Knueppel 

K. Maluach 

T. Proctor

PPG: J. Broome (20.7)

APG: J. Broome (3.3)

Reb/G: J. Broome (12.9)

PPG: C. Flagg (15.9)

APG: C. Flagg (4.1)

Reb/G: C. Flagg (8.3)

Coaches:

Auburn Tigers: Bruce Pearl (11th season)

Duke Blue Devils: Jon Scheyer (3rd season)