DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
Duke vs. Baylor NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament Second Round

Duke vs. Baylor NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – NCAA Tournament Second Round

DraftKings Network DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

Updated:

By: DK.Network.Editors

The No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils (32-3) will attempt to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in an NCAA Tournament Round of 32 matchup against the No. 9 seed Baylor Bears (20-14) on Sunday at Lenovo Center, starting at 2:40 p.m. ET.

Duke vs. Baylor Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is Duke.
  • Against the spread, we project that Duke will cover. The spread is currently Duke -11.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 143.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 144.9 points.

Duke vs. Baylor Odds

  • Spread: Duke (-11.5)
  • Moneyline: Duke -826 | Baylor +568
  • Total: 143.5

Duke Betting Trends

  • The Blue Devils have covered 23 times in 35 chances against the spread this season.
  • Duke has been favored by 11.5 points or more 24 times this season, and covered the spread in 16 of those games.
  • In the Blue Devils’ 35 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 18 times.
  • The Blue Devils have won 91.2% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (31-3).
  • Duke has won all 23 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -826 or shorter.

Baylor Betting Trends

  • The Bears have won 13 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 20 times.
  • Bears games have hit the over 18 out of 33 times this year.
  • This season, the Bears have won one out of the 12 games, or 8.3%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
  • Baylor has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +568.

Duke Key Stats

  • Points: 83 PPG (13th) | FG%: 48.8% (15th)
  • Opp. Points: 61.5 PPG (6th) | Opp. FG%: 38.4% (5th)
  • Rebounds: 36.1 RPG (17th) | Opp. Rebounds: 27.2 RPG (12th)
  • Assists: 16.9 APG (17th) | Turnovers: 9 TPG (9th)
  • Steals: 6.9 SPG (156th) | Blocks: 3.8 BPG (96th)

Baylor Key Stats

  • Points: 76.4 PPG (107th) | FG%: 44.8% (168th)
  • Opp. Points: 69.2 PPG (87th) | Opp. FG%: 43.6% (167th)
  • Rebounds: 33 RPG (118th) | Opp. Rebounds: 30 RPG (99th)
  • Assists: 14.6 APG (100th) | Turnovers: 10.3 TPG (98th)
  • Steals: 7.7 SPG (79th) | Blocks: 2.9 BPG (238th)

The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting experiences!

All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.

DK.Network.Editors

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.