Duke vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 18, 2023, 2:43 PM
  • Duke (18-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (16-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Duke Blue Devils (18-8) visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (16-10) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Syracuse.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Duke vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Duke vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duke-1.5 -105O 140.5 -110-120
Syracuse +1.5 -115U 140.5 -110+100

Duke vs Syracuse Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Duke will win this game with 54.6% confidence.

Duke vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Duke and Syracuse, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 48 games (+11.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 23 away games (+6.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 away games (+6.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+17.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (+11.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+7.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.15 Units / 25% ROI)

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has gone 9-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 1.88% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has gone 15-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.95 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -1.63% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has 661 assists at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among ACC Teams

Duke is shooting 42% (275/649) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Duke has averaged 16.9 assists per game (661 assists/39 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 14.2

Duke is shooting 77% from the free throw line (304/397) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 47% (637/1,351) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Syracuse has made 6.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Syracuse is shooting 37% from three (445/1,196) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,660 rebounds/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Duke has averaged 5.3 steals per game (117 steals/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Duke has allowed 66.3 points per game (4,044 points/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.3

Duke has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (1,401 points/1,257 shots) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.2

Syracuse has allowed 9.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Syracuse has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Syracuse has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.3


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