The Duke Blue Devils and the Kansas Jayhawks set up a date between two national basketball powerhouses this Sunday after both teams took care of their assignments in the Sweet 16.
At press, the sportsbook has Duke listed as favorites by a half-point more than a three-pointer. Given their legacy at this time of the year, the Blue Devils are also listed as the second pick to win the NCAA Championship. Read on for a preview of this huge game below and register here to make your pick.
Betting Preview for the Duke Blue Devils vs. Kansas Jayhawks Elite 8 College Basketball Game on March 25, 2018
Where: CenturyLink Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
When: Sunday, March 25, 4:05 PM EST
Line: Duke Blue Devils (-3.5) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (+3.5) – view all NCAA Basketball lines
TV Broadcast: ESPN
Betting on the Duke Blue Devils (-3.5) – Elite Eight 2018
It took a team like Duke to stop Syracuse’s incredible run in this tournament, as the Blue Devils beat the Orange in the Sweet 16, 69-65. Duke had to work extra hard on its offense against the tight defense of Syracuse. The Blue Devils shot just 30.3 percent from the field and only 5-for-26 from behind the arc. Lucky for Duke, the Orange did not have an answer for Marvin Bagley III, who had 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting to go with eight eight rebounds. This game shows just how hard it is to bring down Duke, as the Blue Devils just have so many capable weapons that it’s almost impossible to shut them down altogether. Duke should have an easier time scoring the ball against Kansas, which allowed 77.5 points in their last two games.
Back in the regular season, Duke was third nationally with an average of 84.9 points per game.
Betting on the Kansas Jayhawks (+3.5) – Elite Eight 2018
Kansas is headed to the Elite 8 after surviving the challenge of Clemson in the Sweet 16 round with an 8-76 win. As usual, somebody in the backcourt led the Jayhawks, and this time, it’s Malik Newman who had 17 points with four three-pointers. Speaking of which, the Jayhawks’ three-point shooting continues to be hot, as they buried 10 threes against Clemson. So far in this tournament, Kansas has drilled 26 triples. Moreover, the Jayhawks have not shot poorer than 41.2 percent from long distance in any of their last three games. Udoka Azubuike is going to play big role in slowing down Bagley. Azubuike had 14 points and 11 rebounds against Clemson. Kansas finished the regular season 18th in the nation in three-pointers made per game with 10.0 on a 40.3 percent accuracy.
Writer’s Prediction
The Duke Blue Devils cover and defeat the Kansas Jayhawks and advance to the Final Four, 78-74.
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