Basketball
"Duke Blue Devils vs. Auburn Tigers: Halftime Report & Odds"
2024-12-05
Only one more half remains before Duke secures the victory they were expected to achieve this evening. Currently, they hold a quick 43 - 36 lead against Auburn. If Duke continues to play at this pace, their record will soon rise to 6 - 2. Conversely, Auburn will have to make do with a 7 - 1 record unless they can turn things around promptly.
Who's Playing
The Auburn Tigers are set to face off against the Duke Blue Devils. The current records show Auburn at 7 - 0 and Duke at 5 - 2.How To Watch
The Duke Blue Devils will battle it out against the Auburn Tigers at 9:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke was defeated in their last away game last Tuesday but received a much-needed boost from their home fans on Friday, emerging victorious with a 70 - 48 score. They have a habit of dominating their opponents, having won four matchups by 22 points or more this season. Tyrese Proctor led the charge with 13 points, while Kon Knueppel added 11 points and two steals. Duke's success was a result of their balanced attack, with 18 assists in total. They outclassed their opponents in this aspect as Seattle managed only six assists.Meanwhile, Auburn entered Wednesday's game on a six-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents by an average of 21.2 points. They won against the Tigers with a score of 90 - 76. Johni Broome was a key contributor, dropping a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds. Dylan Cardwell also had a great game, making all 8 shots and scoring 18 points plus six assists. This was Broome's fourth consecutive game with at least 22.4 points. Chad Baker - Mazara also played a significant role, going 5 for 6 and scoring 14 points plus five assists.Duke's four consecutive home wins have pushed their record to 5 - 2, while Auburn's victory bumped their record to 7 - 0. Rebounding is expected to be a crucial factor in this contest. Duke has been averaging 41.3 rebounds per game this season, while Auburn has been averaging 37.3. Both teams will be fighting to secure missed shots, and it will be interesting to see if one team gains an edge.In their previous meeting in November 2018, Duke won 78 - 72. Will Duke repeat their success, or will Auburn have a better game plan this time? We'll soon find out.Odds
Duke is a slight 2.5 - point favorite against Auburn according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers were accurate in setting the game as a 2.5 - point spread, which remained unchanged. The over/under is set at 147.5 points. For all college basketball picks, including this one, check SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get your picks now.Series History
Duke won the only game these two teams have played in the last 6 years. On November 20, 2018, Duke won 78 vs. Auburn 72.