No. 4 Duke vs Pittsburgh Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 10)
- Duke looks to recover from an upset loss to North Carolina.
- Pittsburgh hopes to end a 3-game streak and recover from a 2-9 start in league play.
- This marks the 28th all-time encounter between the Blue Devils and Panthers.
The Pittsburgh Panthers are bound to have a tough matchup at home when they host the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils. The latter stands out as the dominant favorite for the upcoming matchup, posing questions on how the Panthers can make this game competitive for their home crowd.
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How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 9 pm ET
- Where: Peterson Events Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | -2400 | -17 | 136.5 |
| Pittsburgh | +1136 | +17 | 136.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils (21-2, 10-1 ACC) were off to a strong start in conference play, boasting a perfect 10-0 start against their ACC opponents. However, they were perfect no more when North Carolina stunned them in the latest matchup, prompting the need for Duke to return to the win column.
Cameron Boozer continues to be must-watch basketball as one of the best freshmen in the nation. He is the country’s second-leading scorer with an ACC-high 23.3 points per game and tops the ACC in rebounding (10.0 rpg), is sixth in steals (1.8 spg), 12th in assists (4.0 apg) and fifth in field goal percentage (.576). Meanwhile, Isaiah Evans remains a threat in the attack as one of the leading scorers. He ranks second in the ACC in free-throw percentage (.883) and is the ACC’s 12th-leading scorer in conference play, averaging 16.5 points per league game.
It has been a brutal start for the Panthers (9-15, 2-9 ACC) this season, being at the bottom of the conference standings. While being semi-decent at home with a 7-8 record, they have massively struggled on the road with a 1-6 display to show for it.
Cameron Corhen stands out as a double-double threat, averaging 12.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Damarco Minor leads the team with his playmaking abilities, producing 3.6 assists per contest.
Duke vs Pittsburgh Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 20 meetings in their history, and the result is 18-9 for the Blue Devils. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Duke won 76-47 at home.
Duke vs Pittsburgh Predictions
The Blue Devils stand out as the massive favorite in this matchup despite being the road squad. Their deadly attack while remaining aggressive on the defensive side of the ball is a testament to their talent as a basketball powerhouse. The only chance Pittsburgh has if the team can force the visitors to have a bad shooting night. Otherwise, it is too easy to count this game as a win for Duke. Our betting pick here is the Blue Devils to defend a 17-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Duke Blue Devils -17
