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The eighth-ranked Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Xavier Musketeers in the top-most winner's bracket of the Phil Knights Legacy tournament on Friday night.
The Blue Devils are 5-1 for the season, and the Musketeers are 4-1 for the season. Both teams have been performing well on the offensive aspect of the game. The Blue Devils are registered as four-point favorites for the clash.
Duke vs Xavier Betting Odds
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Duke vs Xavier Match Details
Fixture: Duke Blue Devils vs Xavier Musketeers
Date and Time: Friday, November 25 at 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Duke vs Xavier Key Stats
In their most recent game, the Blue Devils defeated the Oregon State Beavers 54–51, hitting the under in total points. On a night when they only managed to shoot 28% from the field overall and 17% from 3-point range, the Blue Devils managed to win. Filipowski led the Blue Devils in rebounding with 14 in total for the game, and they outrebounded Oregon State 45-29.
The Blue Devils now sit in fourth place in the ACC. Without a doubt, the Blue Devils will try to control the offensive glass in this game. Up until this point in the tournament, the Blue Devils have outrebounded their opponents by more than 19.3 rebounds per game. They have been their best selves in the defense department, holding their opponents to 42.8 points per game on a 38.3% field goal percentage.
The Musketeers defeated the Florida Gators by a score of 90–83 in their previous contest and easily managed to cover the spread. Colby Jones and Souley Boum led the charge for the Musketeers by scoring 22 points each. In the victory, the Musketeers made 56% of their overall field goals and 50% of their 3-point attempts.
The Musketeers' field goal percentage was 52% overall, and their three-point percentage was 44% before the competition. In order to defeat a Blue Devils team that controls the glass, the Musketeers will have to shoot well. They have a 79th-place national ranking and average 29 defensive rebounds per game.
Duke vs Xavier Betting Prediction
This season, the Blue Devils have a dominating +19.3 rebounding advantage and have limited the opposition to just 21% 3-point shooting. Although Xavier has been shooting the ball at a very good rate so far, a big and athletic Duke squad will be their equal.
The Blue Devils' defensive pressure will succeed against the Musketeers since they have a tendency to shoot the ball carelessly. The Blue Devils' defense and rebounding will allow them to dictate the flow of the game. I would like to take on the Blue Devils in this contest.
Pick: Blue Devils (-180)
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