Syracuse vs Duke Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer watches from the sideline against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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  • Duke is a -19.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Syracuse / Duke TV channel: ESPN

The Syracuse Orange visit Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the Duke Blue Devils on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Durham, NC.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

The Syracuse vs. Duke Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Syracuse vs. Duke Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Syracuse vs Duke 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.

Syracuse vs Duke Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games (+6.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.65 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games (+10.85 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.70 Units / 36% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.75 Units / 2.62% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -0.05% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.85 Units / 2.98% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.87% ROI

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.27% ROI).

  • 22-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.85 Units / 0.37% ROI
  • 7-18 when betting the Over for -12.8 Units / -46.55% ROI
  • 18-7 when betting the Under for +10.3 Units / 37.45% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 64% from the free throw line (368/577) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 62% from the free throw line (206/334) in the second half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Syracuse is shooting 68% from the free throw line (791/1,165) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 64% from the free throw line (368/577) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (833 assists/ 501 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 1.8 (1,117 assists/ 634 TOs) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,616 assists/ 981 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (575 assists/ 317 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,876 points/1,549 shots) this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Syracuse allowed opponents to shoot 50% (466/933) in the second half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Syracuse has allowed 75.5 points per game (6,797 points/90 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (6,342 points/5,737 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Duke has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (6,342 points/5,737 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Duke has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (4,026 points/3,743 shots) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Duke has allowed 64.1 points per game (6,342 points/99 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.7


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