FREE CONTEST: Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Cavaliers ($50 Prize!)
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Jan 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard London Perrantes (32) dribbles against the Villanova Wildcats during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, February 15th, the (20-5) Duke Blue Devils will be on the road to take on the (18-6) Virginia Cavaliers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Duke 73.8 – Virginia 69.8 with an over/under of 143.3.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Virginia 14.3 PPG > Duke 13.9 PPG
Points per game: Duke 81.9 PPG > Virginia 69.3 PPG
Points allowed per game: Virginia 55.1 PPG > Duke 68.0 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Virginia 49.2% > Duke 48.1%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Virginia 39.3% > Duke 43.0%
Three Point Percentage: Virginia 39.5 % > Duke 37.6%
Turnovers per game: Virginia 10.0 > Duke 11.8
Rebounds per game: Duke 37.3 > Virginia 33.3
Assists per game: Virginia 18.5 > Duke 14.0
Summary:
Duke is (7-3) in their last ten games and are in the midst of a five game winning streak. Virginia is also (7-3) in their last ten games although they have lost three of their last five games. These teams are polar opposites in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Duke is a potent offensive team ranking 21st in points per game (81.9). Duke has five players that average double digit points compared to just two for Virginia. Virginia leads the nation in fewest points allowed 55.1 and ranks 19th in field goal percentage defense (39.3%). Virginia holds the advantage in most of the major statistical categories including turnovers where they rank 4th at just 10.0 per game. Duke does have a size advantage on the interior where they average four rebounds per game more than the Cavaliers. Ultimately, I think Virginia can lock down Duke and win a close one at home.
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