Duke vs Syracuse Picks and Prediction – 2/6/2025

The No. 2-ranked Blue Devils visit JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on Wednesday for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with the Syracuse Orange. Duke is 19-2 overall and an ACC-leading 11-0. The Blue Devils defeated North Carolina 87-70 on Saturday. Cooper Flagg was the leading scorer for Duke with 21 points and the freshman had eight rebounds and seven assists as well. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Cooper Flagg leads Duke in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Kon Kneuppel is second in scoring, averaging 13.5 points per game, and is one of three players for Duke who average double figures in scoring. Duke scores an average of 80.3 points per game, shooting 47.7% overall and 36.8% from 3-point territory.

The Syracuse Orange look for a second consecutive win on Wednesday when hosting the Duke Blue Devils. Syracuse is 10-12 overall and 4-7 in ACC play. Syracuse defeated California 75-66 on Saturday. Lucas Taylor was the leading scorer for Syracuse with 19 points and J.J. Starling chipped in with 18 points. However, Syracuse has lost three of the last four.

J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, averaging 17.9 points per game. Eddie Lampkin Jr is the leading rebounder, averaging 9.0 rebounds per game, and Jaquan Carlos is the leader in assists, averaging 3.7 per game. Donnie Freeman is second in scoring, averaging 13.4 points per game. Syracuse scores an average of 74.2 points per game.

The Duke Blue Devils will continue their strong play, win, and cover the number on Wednesday when visiting the Syracuse Orange. Duke has covered the number in seven of the last 11. The Blue Devils score an average of 80.3 points per game on 47.7% shooting but it's the defense that is Duke’s calling card, holding opponents to 60.1 points per game which is fifth lowest in the nation. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win, but do not cover ATS 78-62.