Duke vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

FILE - Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry jokes with players before an NCAA college basketball in the NIT against Mississippi in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, March 18, 2017. Syracuse formally introduced new men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, Friday, March 10, 2023, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
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  • Duke is a -17.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Duke / Syracuse TV channel: ESPN2

The Duke Blue Devils visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY, USA.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-105).

The Duke vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Duke vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duke-17.5 -105O 143.5 -110-2500
Syracuse +17.5 -115U 143.5 -110+1050

Duke vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Duke will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Duke vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Duke has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 36 games (+13.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 away games (+8.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+8.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 19-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.55 Units / 1.69% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.15 Units / 4.75% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -0.8% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (196 assists/ 108 TOs) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (454 assists/ 292 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (355 assists/ 215 TOs) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Duke shot 41% from three (153/372) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 60% from the free throw line (92/152) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse has averaged 1.08 points per shot (719 points/664 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Syracuse has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,814 points/1,602 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Syracuse has made 6.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has allowed 64.3 points per game (965 points/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.8

Duke has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,496 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Duke has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (3,577 points/3,190 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Duke has 368 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among ACC Teams

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has averaged 4.6 steals per game (102 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.1

Syracuse has averaged 4.6 steals per game (102 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Syracuse forced 14.2 turnovers per game (342 turnovers/24 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Syracuse has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1


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