Duke vs. Siena Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - NCAA Tournament First Round - Bleacher Nation
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Duke vs. Siena Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets - NCAA Tournament First Round - Bleacher Nation
"Duke is outscoring opponents by 19.2 points per game with a +651 scoring differential overall. It puts up 82.3 points per game (47th in college basketball) and gives up 63.1 per contest (third in college basketball)."
"Duke ranks eighth in the country at 37.4 rebounds per game. That's 10.9 more than the 26.5 its opponents average."
"Duke ranks 12th in college basketball with 108.2 points scored per 100 possessions, and third in college basketball defensively with 83.0 points conceded per 100 possessions."
Duke Blue Devils (32-2) play Siena Saints (23-11) in a 1-16 NCAA Tournament matchup on Thursday at 2:50 p.m. ET on CBS. Duke is heavily favored by 27.5 points. Duke averages 82.3 points per game while allowing 63.1, with a +651 scoring differential. The Blue Devils rank eighth nationally in rebounds (37.4 per game) and 12th in offensive efficiency (108.2 points per 100 possessions) while ranking third defensively (83.0 points allowed per 100 possessions). Duke shoots 35.1% from three-point range. The combined team average is 152.8 points per game, exceeding the 136.5 over/under. Duke holds a 19-15 record against the spread this season, while Siena is 20-14 against the spread.
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