Tennessee vs Duke Prediction and Odds, 03/18

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Preview

As the NCAA Tournament enters its second round, the Duke Blue Devils and the Tennessee Volunteers are set to face off in what promises to be a thrilling game. Both teams have had impressive seasons so far, and in this article, we will conduct an extensive review of both teams and provide our prediction for the game's outcome.

Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devils have had a solid season, finishing with a record of 27-8 overall and 14-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). They have won 10 games in a row, including their recent victory over Oral Roberts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Duke has a well-balanced team, with several players who can score points and make an impact on both ends of the court. The team's top scorer, K. Filipowski, has been averaging 15.1 points per game and shooting an impressive 76.8% from the free-throw line. The Blue Devils also have a strong presence in the paint, with Filipowski and O. Nkamhoua grabbing rebounds and blocking shots.

The team has been playing with a lot of confidence and momentum in recent games, and this should give them an edge against Tennessee. They are also known for their strong defense, which has been key to their success so far this season.

In their last game, Duke defeated Oral Roberts 74-51 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jeremy Roach led the team with a career-high 23 points, and Duke's defense was dominant throughout the game, holding Oral Roberts to just 30.2% shooting from the field. Duke's offense has been improving as the season progresses, making them a dangerous team moving forward.

Tennessee Volunteers

The Tennessee Volunteers had a solid season, finishing with a record of 24-10 overall and 11-7 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They are coming off a win against UL in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but they will have a tough time against Duke.

Tennessee's top scorer, S. Vescovi, has been averaging 12.6 points per game and shooting an impressive 76.8% from the free-throw line. The team also has a strong presence in the paint, with O. Nkamhoua grabbing rebounds and blocking shots. However, their overall performance has been inconsistent, and they have struggled against some of the stronger teams in the SEC.

In their last game, the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 58-55 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Tennessee got off to a strong start and led by 11 at halftime, but Louisiana fought back in the second half to make it a close game. However, Tennessee was able to hold on for the win thanks to some clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch. The Volunteers were led by guard Treveon Key, who had 12 points and played strong defense throughout the game. Overall, it was a hard-fought win for Tennessee, who will face a tough challenge in Duke in the second round.

Betting Trends

According to PickCenter, Duke has a record of 27-8 overall and 16-19 against the spread (ATS), while Tennessee has a record of 24-10 overall and 17-17 ATS. The spread consensus pick is not available at this time. Duke is favored by 3 points, and the money line odds are -155 for Duke and +130 for Tennessee. The over/under for the game is set at 128.5. These betting trends suggest that Duke is the favorite to win, and many bettors are likely to place their bets on Duke to cover the spread and win the game.

Prediction

Based on the information provided, there are several reasons why Duke is favored to win and cover the -3 points spread against Tennessee.

First, Duke has a better record overall and has won 10 games in a row, including a dominant win over Oral Roberts in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They have a well-balanced team with several players who can score points and make an impact on both ends of the court, as well as a strong presence in the paint with Filipowski and Nkamhoua.

Second, Duke has a strong defense, which has been key to their success this season. They held Oral Roberts to just 30.2% shooting from the field in their last game and have been playing with a lot of confidence and momentum in recent games.

Third, Tennessee's overall performance has been inconsistent, and they have struggled against some of the stronger teams in the SEC. Although they were able to defeat Louisiana in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, they only won by three points and had to rely on clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch.

Based on these factors, it is reasonable to expect that Duke will win and cover the -3 points spread against Tennessee. 

PICK: Duke -3 (-110)

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