The No. 8 Duke Blue Devils (19-5, 10-3 ACC) head to Donald L. Tucker Center to face the Florida State Seminoles (13-11, 7-6) Saturday at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Duke vs. Florida State odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Duke, which is No. 8 in the , picked up their 6th win in their last 7 games Monday night over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. They covered the spread as a 7-point favorite, 77-69, and the Under (156.5) hit. Four Blue Devil starters scored in double figures, led by sophomore F Mark Mitchell‘s 23 points. Sophomore big man Kyle Filipowski notched his 8th double-double (21 points and 11 rebounds) of the season in the victory. Duke is just a half-game behind 1st-place North Carolina after the Tar Heels also lost Tuesday at Syracuse.
Florida State is grappling with a challenging stretch, having lost 4 of its last 5 games. They have conceding an average of 88 points in the last 3 losses and ranking 3rd in the conference for points allowed per game throughout the season, averaging 74.7 points. In a recent defeat against Virginia Tech, Florida State not only allowed 44 second-half points but also faced a significant rebounding deficit, being outrebounded 35-23. Amidst these challenges, junior F Jamir Watkins has emerged as a bright spot for the team, showcasing impressive offensive prowess. The VCU transfer led the Seminoles with 26 points in the latest game.
Duke has won 8 of their last 10 head-to-head matchup with Florida State. That includes their last meeting Dec. 31, 2022, when the Blue Devils won 86-67, which covered the 17-point spread and the Over (143.5) hit.