Western Michigan vs. Duke Free Pick
Durham, NC (The Spread) – Duke looks to make it six in a row against MAC schools when it hosts Western Michigan tonight at 7:00PM ET on ESPN2.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Duke as a 20-point favorite over Western Michigan for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 150.5 points. The Broncos enter the day with a 5-7 overall record and are 1-3 on the road this year, while the Blue Devils are 10-1 overall and 5-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: Duke opened as a 22.5-point favorite but the spread has dropped to 20 at most sports books. The over/under total opened at 147 but now its up between 149.5 and 150.5 depending on what sports book you view.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,000-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 81% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Blue Devils. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Duke. According to latest college basketball trends, the Blue Devils are 11-5 against the spread in their last 16 games versus a team with a losing straight up record and are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. The Broncos, meanwhile, are 1-4 against the number in their last five road games and 1-4 ATS in their last five road games versus a team with a winning home record. Duke’s balanced offense will give Western Michigan’s defense fits and the Blue Devils roll to another victory tonight.
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