Duke’s offense has been unstoppable since February 1st, and this matchup sets up another explosive performance. Georgia Tech’s defense is overmatched, and their offensive struggles will only create more scoring chances for the Blue Devils. Rather than worry about the spread, I am backing Duke’s team total over 82.5.
Write Up Transparency
Be sure to follow me on X/Twitter @C_marchio2 to get my full card every day! Check my Action profile on the Action app @cmarchio. Picks are always FREE.
Last Month in CBB: 49-50 (-4.55 Units)
Wednesday’s Card: 2-3 (-0.5 Units)
#8 Georgia Tech vs #1 Duke Odds
Can Duke cover the 22-point spread?
BetOdds are courtesy of BetOnline, a longtime fixture among the top online sports betting sites. Check out our BetOnline sportsbook review, then bag a big bonus (100% if your first deposit is with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or another cryptocurrency) to bet on College Basketball games.
Spread
Georgia Tech: +22.5 (+103)
Duke: -22.5 (-123)
Total
Over: 143 (-107)
Under: 143 (-113)
Moneyline
Georgia Tech: +1900
Duke: -10000
#8 Georgia Tech vs #1 Duke Best Bet
This is a game where I want nothing to do with the spread—I just want to watch the number one offense since February 1st feast. Duke’s team total over 82.5 is my play. I have no interest in worrying about the Blue Devils covering a 20-point spread.
This will be the third meeting between Duke and Georgia Tech. In the two previous matchups, the Blue Devils scored at least 82 points.
Georgia Tech’s last five opponents—Pitt, NC State, Miami, Wake Forest, and Virginia—do not come close to Duke’s talent. The best offense among those five since February 1st is Wake Forest, which has maintained a top-75 offense, but it still does not compare to Duke. The talent gap in the ACC from Duke to the next-best team is drastic, in my opinion.
On the road this season, the Yellow Jackets have allowed 73.7 points per game, while the Blue Devils have averaged 81. Overall, Duke is ninth in points per game this season, averaging 83.
With how bad Georgia Tech’s offense is, Duke should have plenty of scoring opportunities—both off missed shots and forced turnovers. The Yellow Jackets rank 340th in effective field goal percentage, 291st in turnover rate, and 349th in three-point shooting. They may not even crack 60 points this morning. Duke rebounds better than anyone in the country and still ranks in the top 160 in forcing turnovers.
The pace of play should be quicker than expected. The Yellow Jackets play at the 65th-fastest tempo when they are home, so I expect them to try to push the pace in a neutral site matchup. Duke’s offense will be able to do whatever it wants against this team, so why not root for endless points?
Best Bet: Duke Team Total Over 82.5 (-112) on BetOnline
Interested in More Content
Follow me on X @C_marchio2 for all of my picks and sports opinions!
Be sure to check out all things Betting News on X and Twitch!
While you are at it go get some merch at our Betting News Store!
In need of a sportsbook? Check out one of our favorites below and sign-up for a bonus!
