Duke vs Arizona Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Duke Blue Devil take a road trip Friday night out West to Tucson for a matchup against the Arizona Wildcats. Duke is the number 12 ranked team in the nation with three wins and one loss overall following a blowout 51 point victory against Wofford in their last outing. Offensively Duke has dominated opponents this season averaging 88.5 points on 47.9% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Blue Devils are rolling as well giving up just 58 points per game this season. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Cooper Flagg is leading the Duke offense this season averaging 16.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, and four assists per game. Kon Knueppel is second on the roster averaging 14.8 points in nearly 30 minutes per game. Tyrese Proctor chips in a third best 12.8 points per game as the only other Duke player in double figures. Caleb Foster averages 9.8 points and Khaman Maluach averages 9.5 points per game.

The Arizona Wildcats return home Friday with two wins and one loss on the year following a 15 point road loss against Wisconsin. Offensively Arizona has done the work this season averaging 94.3 points on 45.6% shooting but scored just 88 in their loss to Wisconsin. Defensively the Wildcats have rolled allowing the 70.3 points per game but gave up 103 last time out.

Jaden Bradley leads the Arizona offense this season averaging 14.7 points per game. KJ Lewis is second on the roster averaging 12.3 points, while Caleb Love chips in 11 points and adds a team leading 3 assists per game. Big man Toby Owaka averages 10.3 points and a team leading 12.3 rebounds per game for Arizona. Trey Townsend is fifth on the Arizona roster averaging 9.3 points in nearly 24 minutes per game.

Despite being on the road in this matchup, Duke is the better deeper team and it will show from the opening minutes. Look for the Blue Devils to control this game on both sides of the ball as they have the stouter defense. Take Duke to do the work as they get the win and cover out West Friday night on the road. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win and cover 84-76.