Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils 2/20/23 – On Monday, the Louisville Cardinals will travel to face the Duke Blue Devils in ACC play. The Cardinals are currently in the middle of a miserable season, with a record of just 4-23 overall and a 2-14 record for league play. The Duke Blue Devils are solid, but not great so far this season. They have an overall record of 18-8 with an ACC mark 9-6. The best college basketball picks are updated online as these teams battle in an exciting game.
Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils
Date & Time: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium
Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Odds
Louisville
Moneyline: +1650
Spread: +20 (-110)
Total: 138 over (-110)
Duke
Moneyline: -2150
Spread: -20 (-110)
Total: 138 under (-110)
Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils Analysis
The past six games have accounted for half of Louisville’s four victories this season. Clemson was defeated by the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday night, moving them to 2-14 conference play. Louisville was an 11-point underdog going into the game. However, the win was enough to cover the spread. The total of the combined points was 156, which is enough to surpass the 141.5 point mark set by the oddsmakers. They are currently ranked 277th in KenPom’s rankings with an adjusted efficiency margin (-8.77) and they will be playing Monday’s game. Both ends of the court have been difficult for them, but defense has been their worst, giving up 109.5 per 100 possessions (277th). Louisville scores 64.5 points per game while shooting 42.1% from behind the arc.
Duke Blue Devils won by 22 points on Saturday against Syracuse in New York. The Blue Devils are now at 10-6 in ACC play, 3.0 games behind Virginia. The Devils’ backers didn’t have to sweat much as Duke was a 1.0 point favorite going into the game. The total came in below the threshold of 142.5 points considering that there were only 132 points scored. Duke currently ranks 34th in KenPom rankings with an adjusted efficiency margin (+16.26). Surprisingly, it’s the defense that has stood out this season. They’re limiting opponents to only 94.6 points per 100 possessions (30th). The Blue Devils average 71.6 points per game while shooting 44.1% from behind the arc.
Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils Against the Spread
Louisville are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville’s last 5 games. Louisville are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games. Louisville are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Duke. Louisville are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Duke Blue Devils are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke’s last 5 games. Duke Blue Devils are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke’s last 7 games against Louisville. Duke Blue Devils are 13-0 SU in their last 13 games at home.
Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils Free Pick
Expect Duke to make Louisville’s life difficult on the offensive side of the floor and extend its lead on the other. The NCAAB betting analytics have shown that Duke is capable of covering the large spread on its home court.
Free Pick: Duke Blue Devils -20 (-110)
