Duke vs. Pittsburgh Prediction and Odds (Trust Duke to Keep Rolling Over ACC Opponents)

The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils hit the road on a six-game winning streak after crushing Syracuse on Saturday night.

The Pittsburgh Panthers now have to try and escape with a win against one of the best teams in the nation right now. As the odds suggest, Pitt’s chances range from slim to none with the spread currently sitting at 14.5.

The Panthers are also entering this game in a two-game losing streak after dropping games to Georgia Tech and Miami in recent action.

While the spread is a little high for a total under 140, I struggle to see a way that the Panthers can keep up with the Blue Devils even on their home court. Here are the odds for this ACC matchup, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Duke vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

• Duke -14.5 (-110)
• Pittsburgh +14.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Duke -1400
• Pittsburgh +800

Total: 138 (Over -110/Under -110)

Duke vs. Pittsburgh Prediction and Pick

It is true that this is senior night at Pitt but I don’t think that will pump enough energy into this team to make much of a difference. The Blue Devils have the ninth-best scoring offense in the country and the 52nd best scoring defense.

The Panthers have one of the worst offenses in the entire country at 335th and their 110th ranked defense gives little hope on either end of the court. Pitt also fails to put up competitive numbers in terms of free throws, rebounding, field goal percentage, defensive rebounds and steals per game. Pitt's team ranks well into the 200s and beyond and far as those categories listed.

Duke is 16-11-2 ATS overall and 6-4 ATS as favorites on the road. I think they add to that record tonight with a blowout win over Pittsburgh. 

Lean: Duke -14.5 (-110)

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