Duke vs. Oral Roberts Predictions – NCAA Tournament Picks (March 16)

Nov 30, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jeremy Roach (3) encourages the fans during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 81-72.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, we have the most exciting first-round matchup of the tournament here with Duke taking on “Midcourt” Max Abmas and Oral Roberts on Thursday, Mar. 16. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:10 pm ET while airing on CBS. Duke enters this game as 6.5-point favorites with the total set at 145.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Duke vs. Oral Roberts predictions below.

Duke vs. Oral Roberts Odds

  • Spread: Duke  -6.5
  • Total: 145.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, Mar. 16
  • Time: 7:10 pm ET
  • Location: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
  • TV: CBS
  • Stream: March Madness Live

Duke Betting Trends

  • Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  • Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games.
  • Under is 6-2 in Blue Devils last 8 neutral site games.

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Oral Roberts Betting Trends

  • Golden Eagles are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
  • Golden Eagles are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
  • Under is 7-1 in Golden Eagles last 8 overall.

Duke vs. Oral Roberts Predictions

What if I told you Oral Roberts “Cinderella Story” has a sequel? Finishing their season 30-4 on the year, Oral Roberts is set to make some more noise in the NCAA Tournament. However, this time around, I don’t think it’ll be a shock to some that know the history of this monumental team. 

Both Duke and Oral Roberts come into this game as two of the hottest teams in the Nation. Duke fresh off winning the ACC tournament and Oral Roberts fresh off the Summit League title. Oral Roberts finished 18-0 in conference play and with the three-point shooting this team possesses, they have the ability to knock off anyone in the country. 

I’m looking to attack the over here in this matchup. Duke is one of the best team’s Oral Roberts is facing off against this season, and I think both teams will have no issues scoring in this matchup. Both Oral Roberts and Duke’s offenses present major problems for their opposing defenses. With Oral Roberts coming in as one of the best three-point shooting teams in the nation and Duke clicking at the perfect time, I expect this to be a track meet and fly over the total set of 144.5.

The Pick: Over 144.5 total points | -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook

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