Last Updated on March 16, 2023 8:23 am by Anthony Rome
Oral Roberts vs. Duke Prediction & Odds
Duke didn’t have the best regular season but the Blue Devils more than made up for their lackluster play when they got into the ACC Tournament, which they won last weekend.
Will Duke now cover as 5.5-point favorites over Oral Roberts in the first round of the March Madness tournament?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
781 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (+5.5) vs. 782 Duke Blue Devils (-5.5); o/u 145.5
7:10 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 16, 2023
Amway Center, Orlando, FL
Oral Roberts vs. Duke Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing Duke when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Duke Blue Devils Notes
Jeremy Roach registered 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 39 minutes during Saturday’s 59-49 victory over Virginia. Roach was the leading scorer for Duke in this title game and has been instrumental for the Blue Devils in postseason play. As one of the few players with Tournament experience in the Duke roster, Roach will be key in the next couple of weeks for the team.
Oral Roberts vs. Duke CBB Betting Trends
Under is 6-2 in Blue Devils last 8 neutral site games
Under is 8-3-1 in Blue Devils last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Under is 7-1 in Golden Eagles last 8 overall
Under is 7-1 in Golden Eagles last 8 games following a straight up win
Oral Roberts vs. Duke CBB Prediction:
The Golden Eagles are just 2-7 against the spread in their last nine games overall, are 3-12 against the number in their last 15 games when facing an opponent with a winning percentage above .600 and are winless at the betting window in their last four games when facing an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the Blue Devils have covered in four straight games and are a perfect 4-0 at the betting window in their last four games when taking on an opponent with a winning percentage above .600.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: DUKE BLUE DEVILS -5.5