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Feb 8, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski (R) talks to guard Grayson Allen (3) in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, January 21st, the (12-4) Miami Hurricanes will be on the road to take on the (14-4) Duke Blue Devils.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Duke 77.3 – Miami 70.3 with an over/under of 147.7.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Duke 17.1 PPG > Miami 13.4 PPG
Points per game: Duke 83.6 PPG > Miami 72.7 PPG
Points allowed per game: Miami 59.3 > Duke 66.5 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Duke 48.3% > Miami 46.6%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Miami 38.1% > Duke 41.9%
Three Point Percentage: Miami 37.1 % > Duke 36.7%
Turnovers per game: Duke 11.9 > Miami 13.6
Rebounds per game: Miami 39.6 > Duke 38.7
Assists per game: Duke 14.2 > Louisville 13.8
Summary:
Duke has lost their last two games but both of them were on the road against ranked opponents. Miami blew out Pittsburgh in their last game but have lost two of their last three games. Duke is one of the highest scoring teams in the nation at nearly 84 points per game. Miami has failed to score more than 75 points in six of their last seven games. The hurricanes hang their hat on the defensive end where they rank as a top ten team in fewest points allowed (59.3). Miami will need to force a bunch of turnovers if they want to make up the point differential but Duke really takes care of the ball. I think Miami will be able to hold Duke under 80 points, but I’m not sure they’ll be able to score enough to win this one on the road.
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