N.C. State vs. Duke Prediction: Blue Devils laying too many points?

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ACC foes meet in Monday night’s N.C. State vs. Duke matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET. Are the Blue Devils laying too many points as a 21-point favorite?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

N.C. State Wolfpack (+21) at Duke Blue Devils (-21); o/u 134.5

8:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 27, 2025

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC

TV: ESPN

N.C. State vs. Duke Public Betting: Bettors Taking Points

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing N.C. State 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.

Brown is doubtful to face Duke

Maliq Brown (knee) is doubtful for Duke’s game Monday against North Carolina State, according to Conor O’Neill of Rivals.com. Brown did not play during Duke’s game Saturday at Wake Forest. For the Blue Devils’ pregame warmup there, he was out and seen wearing sweats. Thus, O’Neill said Brown being available against North Carolina State would require a miracle.

Flagg has 24 points vs. Wake Forest

Cooper Flagg had 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Saturday’s 63-56 win over Wake Forest. It was another outstanding outing for the nation’s top freshman and Wooden Award candidate, who continues to produce game in and game out for the ACC-leading Blue Devils (9-0). Individually, Flagg leads Duke in scoring (19.5 ppg), rebounding (8.0 rpg) and assists (4.2 apg), with the latter being particularly impressive while operating at the power forward position.

N.C. State vs. Duke CBB Prediction:

Take N.C. State. The Wolfpack are just 6-13 against the spread this season, whereas the Blue Devils covered in 12 of their 19 lined games this season. That said, this is too many points to lay in a conference game. N.C. State also defeated Duke twice last season – once as an 11-point underdog and then again as a 7-point dog in the ACC tournament. The Wolfpack have also covered in four of the previous five meetings between these two teams overall.

N.C. State vs. Duke Hoops Prediction: N.C. STATE WOLFPACK +21

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