In the world of college basketball, the upcoming showdown between the Incarnate Word Cardinals and the Duke Blue Devils has fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams come into this match with their own records and storylines, making it a highly anticipated event.

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Cardinals' Struggle and Hopes

Incarnate Word Cardinals fans find themselves in a precarious situation as they prepare to take on the Duke Blue Devils. With a current record of 5-4, they are facing an uphill battle. The odds are not in their favor, and they will need to play their best game to have a chance. Last season's eight-game streak of away losses is a heavy burden they carry into this matchup. However, there is always hope, and they will be looking to turn things around on Tuesday.

They recently achieved a 65-53 victory over East Texas A&M, showing that they have the potential to compete. But now they face a much tougher challenge against the Duke Blue Devils.

Duke's Winning Streak

The Duke Blue Devils, on the other hand, are on a roll. With a record of 7-2, they have won five of their last six contests. This recent success has given them confidence as they prepare to face the Cardinals. They entered their last match with two straight wins and left with three, defeating the Cardinals by a score of 76-65.

Cooper Flagg led the charge with a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Maliq Brown also made significant contributions with six points, 11 rebounds, and three steals.

The Arc Duel

One of the key aspects to watch in Tuesday's matchup is the arc. Incarnate Word has been averaging 9.3 three-pointers per game this season, making deep shots look easy. Duke, not to be outdone, has been averaging 10.6 three-pointers. This competing strength adds an extra layer of excitement to the game, as it will be interesting to see how their clash plays out in terms of three-point shooting.

Both teams have shown that they can score from beyond the arc, and this aspect of the game could be the deciding factor.

Favorites and Spreads

Going forward, the game looks promising for Duke as they are favored by a full 34.5 points. This is their fifth straight game as the favorites, and so far, they are 2-2 against the spread. The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line, as the game opened with the Blue Devils as a 33.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 144 points, adding another layer of intrigue to the game.

It will be interesting to see if Duke can maintain their winning streak and cover the spread, or if the Cardinals will be able to pull off an upset.

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