{"id":153222,"date":"2018-02-21T12:59:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T17:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=153222"},"modified":"2018-02-21T12:59:57","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T17:59:57","slug":"syracuse-orange-vs-duke-blue-devils-predictions-picks-odds-and-ncaa-basketball-betting-preview-february-24-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/syracuse-orange-vs-duke-blue-devils-predictions-picks-odds-and-ncaa-basketball-betting-preview-february-24-2018.html","title":{"rendered":"Syracuse Orange vs Duke Blue Devils Predictions, Picks, Odds and NCAA Basketball Betting Preview &#8211; February 24, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The No. 5 Duke Blue Devils have been shaky of late, but they\u2019re still Duke, a team that can\u2019t be taken lightly even though they are shorthanded. The Syracuse Orange surely are not going to underestimate Duke, when swing by Durham this Saturday.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/signup\">Register to bet<\/a>\u00a0and wager with your pick.<\/p>\n<h2>Betting Preview for the Syracuse Orange vs Duke Blue Devils College Basketball Game on February 24, 2018<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: Cameron Indoor Stadium<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday, February 24, 6:00PM EST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong> Syracuse Orange () vs Duke Blue Devils () \u2013<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/category\/college-basketball-news\">view all NCAA Basketball lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TV Broadcast: <\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Syracuse Orange (18-9)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syracuse is being led by Tyus Battle, the sophomore guard who is averaging 19.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Battle is shooting only 42.2 percent from the field, but Syracuse is not really known for its efficiency on offense, but rather by the Orange\u2019s tight defense that allows just 63.4 points per game. Battle and the Orange can\u2019t keep up with the firepower of Duke if they\u2019ll just opt to trade blows, but Syracuse is not going to go that way of course. It will help the Orange keep in step with Duke if would be able to limit their turnovers. Duke does have an underrated defense because it is being massively overshadowed by its offense, so the Orange will have to be careful on the attack. Cleaning the glass is also a top priority for Jim Boeheim\u2019s boys. Syracuse is 46<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationally with 38.0 boards per game, and if Duke\u2019s rookie sensation Marvin Bagley III would not be able to suit up for the Blue Devils, that will surely be an immense break for Syracuse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Orange is 2-0 SU and ATS in their last two meetings with Duke. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Duke Blue Devils (22-5)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With or without Marvin Bagley III, the Blue Devils are going to be a handful for any opponent. For one, Duke has a deep roster that features four players outside of Bagley who average at least 11.1 points per game. Grayson Allen and Gary Trent Jr. are both averaging 15.1 points per game, while Wendell Carter Jr. is putting up 14.4 points. As a team, Duke is averaging 87.4 points per game on an incredible clip pf 50.1 field goal shooting percentage. The Blue Devils play fast, as they are making 62.8 field goal attempts per game, and they are feeding off their terrific rebounding. They are averaging 42.0 rebounds per contest, second best in the nation. Bagley (11.4 RPG) is a big reason why they are siphoning that many rebounds, but Carter is capable of holding the fort, as he is hauling down 9.6 boards per contest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke is 2-1 SU and 1-1-1 ATS in its last three games as the home team against Syracuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Writer\u2019s Prediction: <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke wins, 74-72.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"pvc_stats all \" data-element-id=\"153222\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> &nbsp;2,061&nbsp;total views, &nbsp;2&nbsp;views today<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The No. 5 Duke Blue Devils have been shaky of late, but they\u2019re still Duke, a team that can\u2019t be taken lightly even though they are shorthanded. 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