Auburn Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils 12/4/24 NCAA Men’s Basketball Forecast and Betting Odds

Auburn Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils 12/4/24 – There is no doubt that Auburn (7-0) comes as the favorite ahead of this huge clash vs Duke (5-2). The Tigers have not lost a single match up to this point in the season. They hope to extend this amazing streak. But Dukes are playing at home which will provide them with a lot of assistance. Auburn has had a terrific record. Auburn has been dominant offensively while Duke has been solid at home. Expect a lot of excitement in this contest as both teams will be looking forward to showcasing their talent on national television.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Tigers	+2.5 (-110)	144.5 over (-110)	+100
Devils	-2.5 (-110)	144.5 under (-110)	-120

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With a moneyline of +100, Auburn is the clear underdog against Duke, who has a -120 money line. In terms of the spread, Duke leads by 2.5 points. Both teams possess strong offensive units, which makes the total of 144.5 points pretty appealing for the bettors. About Auburn’s offense as well as the fact that Duke plays at home, anticipate a close match with a few offensive ‘chances’ throughout. The O/U will probably be close after the first half, but the recent scoring ability of Auburn may push it over the edge.

Johni Broome (Forward) vs. Cooper Flagg (Guard)

Auburn forward Johni Broome has been terrific, getting 20.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per match. For the Tigers, he is quite useful as he can go hard on the inside and help on both ends. Broome’s 59.4% from the field has been remarkable, and he will have to rebound vigorously against the larger Dukies. If he can manage his fouls and keep his efficient scoring, it boosts Auburn’s winning prospects considerably.

Duke’s standout performer has been Cooper Flagg boasting average statistics of 15.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Although Cooper Flagg manages to score, create plays, and defend, he has added to his scoring repertoire with solid post-play and improved floor spacing. It will be very interesting to see how effective he is with his 44.4% shooting from the field and propensity for creating offensive mismatches. Naturally, his 26.9% shooting from the three-point line may prove to be a challenge for him individually as he goes up against Auburn’s defense.

The encounter between Broome and Flagg is bound to be a battle of styles. For Auburn, Broome’s forte of raw power low down in the lane coupled with his rebounding skills would be an asset, however, Flagg’s versatile game would facilitate him in being a constant menace from any spot on the floor. Decisions regarding the outcome may perhaps be dependant on who can dominate in crucial situations.

Auburn Tigers Stats Analysis: Offensive Juggernauts

Auburn has undoubtedly been one of the best offensive squads this season as they average 86.7 points per game with a 52.5% shooting rate and 36.3% from 3 point range. Johni Broome and the rest of the team perform well in transition and fast break situations. Their 7-0 record includes wins over Memphis and North Carolina which stand out in particular. Free throw shooting is another strength area for Auburn, which comes in at 75.2%. The high scoring offense faces an effective defense in Duke which means the players need to execute their plans well in this contest.

Duke Blue Devils Stats Analysis: Strong Defense at Home

The Blue Devils have been on a good run at home winning 10 of their last 11 at Cameron Indoor. On offense, they managed to average 80.7 points and an efficiency of 46.3%. On defense, 9.3 steals and 4.1 blocks highlight Duke’s capabilities on the court. In particular, good offensive rebounding (11.9 per game) allows them to get easy put-backs which strengthens their performance. To secure a win, Duke will have to deploy their defensive strategies to contain the quick strike offense of Auburn and take advantage of their weaknesses in transition defense.

Trends

Auburn Tigers Betting Trends

Auburn are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn’s last 6 games.
Auburn are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Auburn’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

Duke are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke’s last 5 games.
Duke are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
Duke are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home.
Duke are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.