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Duke vs Miami: The Blue Devils have the momentum
The Duke Blue Devils are visiting the Miami Hurricanes at Watsco Center at Coral Gables on Wednesday.
The Blue Devils have won the last four games
The Duke Blue Devils are second in the ACC with a 20-5 record, including an 11-3 record in conference play. They have won the last four games and are coming off a 76-67 win over Florida State. Freshman guard Jared McCain scored a career-high 35 points in that one. Kyle Filipowski is the best player at Duke this season, averaging 17 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. The Blue Devils are 19th in the nation, shooting 37.6% from three-point territory, and 29th, shooting 48% from the field.
The Hurricanes have lost the last four games
The Miami Hurricanes are 12th in the ACC with a 15-11 record, including 6-9 in conference play. They are going through a difficult period, losing the last four games and coming off an 85-77 loss to Boston College. Norchad Omier led the Hurricanes with 20 points and six rebounds. He is the best player for Miami this season, averaging 17.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. The Hurricanes are 31st in the nation, shooting 37.2% from deep, and are ranked 61st, shooting 47% from the field.
Betting Trends
Duke is 14-10-1 ATS for the season, 3-4-1 ATS on the road, and 10-9-0 ATS after a win. Miami is 13-11-2 ATS for the season, 8-5-1 ATS at home, and 5-5-0 ATS following a loss.
Prediction and Conclusion
Traditionally, Duke is among the top favorites to win the NCAA championship, and they are 5.5-point favorites against Miami tonight. The Hurricanes had a solid season, but it seems all that collapsed in the last couple of weeks as Miami is on a four-game losing streak. They are back home after playing the last two on the road, but that will probably not make any difference tonight. Duke is in excellent form, and they have won seven of the last 10 against the Hurricanes. The Blue Devils have a huge advantage in the paint with Kyle Filipowski, and he will make the difference tonight, which will lead Duke to another win, covering the spread.
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