Duke vs Kentucky Prediction 11-12-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Duke Prediction for this College Basketball Game on Tuesday, November 12th, at the State Farm Arena. 

Big Early Season Test for Kentucky

It’s a big early season test for Kentucky and they come into this Game with a 2-0 record. In the first Game of the season against Wright State, they won 103-62 and in the last Game against Bucknell, they were able to secure the 100-72 victory. At halftime, they were up 47-21 in the last Game, and in the second half the offense scored 53 points on the way to the win. 

Koby Brea was the top player for Kentucky putting up 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. As a team, Kentucky shot 48.1 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Kentucky Will Cover Against Duke

• Kentucky has won each of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Duke’s Offense Has Impressed

The Duke offense has been impressive heading into this Game, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the first Game, Duke faced off against Maine, and they were able to secure a 96-62 victory. In the last Game against Army, Duke scored 100 points, and the defense gave up 58 points. At the end of the first half, they were up 43-20 and in the second half, they scored 57 points. Duke as a team shot 49.3 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Duke had six different players that put up at least 11 points. Cooper Flagg is having a strong start and he put up 13 points and 11 rebounds. 

Kentucky vs Duke Prediction

Give me Kentucky getting the points here. Duke’s offense has been impressive heading into this Game, and they might be the best team in the country, but they are getting too many points. Kentucky’s offense has been impressive heading into this Game and they are going to continue the success here. I also expect Kentucky’s defense is going to step up here and this is just too many points to lay with Duke. Back Kentucky against the spread here.