The fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils (1-0) get their home schedule started at Cameron Indoor Stadium against the Army West Point Black Knights (1-0). The game will air on ESPN at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Army West Point Black Knights at Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Blue Devils easily got past the second-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 118-84, while the Black Knights defeated the Marist Red Foxes 73-69.
The Black Knights had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 16.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.231). The Blue Devils, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (4.2 vs. 16.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.475). Duke was led by R.J. Barrett, who recorded 33 points and six assists. Matt Wilson, meanwhile played a key role for Army West Point with 24 points and six rebounds.
The high-powered offense of Duke will square off against the mid-tier defense of Army West Point. Since the 2017-18 season, the Blue Devils rank third in offensive efficiency, while the Black Knights are 194th in defensive efficiency. The Blue Devils figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Black Knights rank 349th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.166), while the Blue Devils rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).
Army West Point Black Knights at Duke Blue Devils Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Army West Point averages 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. Duke ranks 242nd in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Blue Devils rank 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while the Black Knights rank 197th (2.7).
- Duke ranks 35th in steals per game (7.5) while Army West Point ranks 198th (5.6).
- The Blue Devils rank seventh in rebounds per game (41.1) while the Black Knights rank 231st in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Army West Point ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Duke ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
