The Lipscomb Bisons (6-4) and No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (10-0) meet Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NCAA basketball odds around the Lipscomb vs Duke. odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.
Lipscomb took down the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 92-58 on Dec. 7, its last competition, covering as an 11.5-point home favorite. The Over (145.5) cashed as the Bisons went off on a 57-point second half. Lipscomb lost 4 of its first 5 games, but has rattled off 5 straight victories since. It has rewarded bettors often, having gone 6-3 against the spread (ATS) this season.
The Blue Devils are coming off a 66-60 road win over the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans on Dec. 6, covering as a 1-point favorite as the Under (141.5) hit. They have had an impressive start to the season, which has included wins over the No. 21 Florida Gators, No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks, and No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks. Duke is a solid 7-3 ATS on the season.
Tuesday will be the first meeting between Duke and Lipscomb of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Duke has won 22 consecutive home games and is 53-3 at home under coach Jon Scheyer, who is seeking his 100th career victory (99-22).
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Lipscomb at Duke odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Lipscomb +32.5 (-105) | Duke -32.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Lipscomb at Duke picks and predictions
Prediction
Duke 97, Lipscomb 60
PASS.
Even if one can find odds here, avoid them as the Blue Devils would be far too expensive to consider.
BET DUKE -32.5 (-115).
The Blue Devils have dominated, both at home and as a sizable favorite. They are 3-2 ATS on their home court and 4-1 ATS as a favorite of 30 or more. In those 5 games, Duke has scored at least 93 points, so it definitely puts up enough to separate by a significant margin.
On the other hand, Lipscomb has struggled as a massive underdog. The Bisons lost 105-61 to the Vanderbilt Commordores to kick the season off, their lone game in which they closed as an underdog of more than 20 points. Given that spread, they should struggle against a team and environment as aggressive as Duke.
Take DUKE -32.5 (-115).
BET OVER 154.5 (-115).
The Blue Devils have scored with ease against weaker opponents, mainly because they have such a strong defense. They are 1-4 O/U in games as a huge favorite.
However, Lipscomb can score (80.4 points per game), and it should be able to show that Tuesday. It has tallied at least 83 points in 5 straight games and has gone Over in its last 3 in a row. Expect it to contribute enough to top the total.
Back OVER 154.5 (-115).
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