Halftime Report
Duke is on the street however wanting no worse for put on. They’ve jumped out to a fast 23-22 lead in opposition to Houston.
If Duke retains taking part in like this, they will bump their file as much as 27-8 very quickly. However, Houston must make due with a 32-5 file except they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Taking part in
Duke Blue Devils @ Houston Cougars
Present Data: Duke 26-8, Houston 32-4
How To Watch
What to Know
A Candy Sixteen matchup is on faucet on Friday because the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils will duke it out at 9:39 p.m. ET at American Airways Heart. We noticed each of those groups not too long ago pull out wins they weren’t anticipated to get, so we’ll see who offers it proper again.
Houston scored essentially the most factors they’ve had all season to seek out success on Sunday. They walked away with a 100-95 victory over Texas A&M. Having run the rating up that top, each groups is likely to be performing some further defensive drills very quickly.
A number of gamers turned in strong performances to steer Houston to victory, however maybe none extra so than Emanuel Sharp, who scored 30 factors together with two steals. One other participant making a distinction was J’Wan Roberts, who scored 13 factors together with eight rebounds and two steals.
In the meantime, Duke can now exhibit 12 landslide victories after their most up-to-date recreation on Sunday. They merely could not be stopped as they simply beat James Madison 93-55 on the street. The over/beneath was set at 147.5 factors, so good work oddsmakers; you had been proper on the cash.
Jared McCain was the offensive standout of the matchup as he went 8 for 11 from past the arc en path to 30 factors and 1 help. Jeremy Roach was one other key contributor, scoring 15 factors together with six assists and two steals.
Houston is on a roll currently: they’ve gained 13 of their final 14 matches, which offered a pleasant bump to their 32-4 file this season. As for Duke, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season file as much as 26-8.
Houston is hoping to beat the percentages on Friday, because the specialists suppose they’re headed for a loss. The pair have each carried out nicely in opposition to the unfold, with Houston at 20-15 and Duke at 5-5-1 ATS.
Odds
Houston is a 4-point favourite in opposition to Duke, in accordance with the newest faculty basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had been proper in step with the betting neighborhood on this one, as the sport opened as a 4-point unfold, and stayed proper there.
The over/beneath is 134.5 factors.
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