Duke vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2024

The #1 seeded Houston Cougars advance to the Sweet 16 where they will take on the Duke Blue Devils. Houston beat Texas A&M in their last game 100-95 in overtime. Emanuel Sharp led the Cougars in the win with 30 points. Jamal Shead added 21 points and 12 assists. L.J. Cryer leads Houston on the season with an average of 15.5 points scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Houston Cougars have three players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. Houston has won nine of their last ten games. The Cougars are averaging 12.3 offensive rebounds per game. J'Wan Roberts leads Houston with 6.8 rebounds per game. 

The #4 seeded Duke Blue Devils haven't played a team like Houston yet in this tournament. Duke has knocked off Vermont and James Madison after losing their two games prior to the big dance. Duke beat James Madison in their last game 93-55. Jard McCain led the way in the win with 30 points. 

The Duke Blue Devils have five players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. Kyle Filipowski leads Duke on the season with an average of 16.6 points scored per game. Duke is averaging 8.4 made three pointers per game. The Blue Devils are averaging 6.2 steals per game.