Last Updated on March 19, 2010 5:18 pm by drew
Duke-Pine Bluff Pick
After winning the play-in game, Arkansas-Pine Bluff will attempt to shock the world when it faces Duke on Friday at 7:25PM ET.
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These two teams will battle it out in the South Regional from Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Duke is the No. 1 seed and Pine Bluff is the No. 16 seed.
Oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com have made Duke a 23-point favorite over Pine Bluff on Friday night. The over/under has been set at 125.
Duke is making its 34th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Blue Devils have played in the last 15 tournaments. Duke is 29-5 this season and 13-3 in the ACC. Duke scores 78 points per-game, which ranks 24th nationally, and give up 61.7 points per-game, which ranks 34th. Duke is led by Jon Scheyer, who averages 18.6 points and 5 assists per-game. Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith each chip in with over 17 points per-game.
Pine Bluff reached this game by defeating Winthrop on Tuesday, 61-44. The Golden Lions held Winthrop to 29 percent shooting from the floor while pulling down 39 rebounds. Allen Smith had 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting to lead the Lions while Tyree Glass had 10 points. Tavaris Washington pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds while racking up five assists and eight points as well.
Pine Bluff had an impressive showing on Tuesday, but the 18-15 Lions will need perfection to beat Duke. The Blue Devils should have no problem winning and covering in this game and look for the total to go over as Duke puts up about 80 points.
Our NCAA Tournament Free Pick for this matchup is: DUKE -23 and OVER 125
March Madness Betting Trends
Duke is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke’s last 8 games
Duke is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
March Madness Injury Report
DUKE
No Injuries Reported
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF
No Injuries Reported
March Madness Game Odds
Duke Blue Devils -23 Over 125
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions +23 Under 125
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Posted: 3/19/10 5:18PM ET