Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Odds, Free Picks, and Predictions -NCAA Basketball Betting ESPN2 3/2/11: Guard Demontez Stit will lead the Clemson Tigers on the road to Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils and guard Nolan Smith on Wednesday night at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The Tigers have won their last 2 and sit at 19-9, 8-6 in ACC – good for 5th in the Atlantic Coast Conference – while the Blue Devils are coming off a loss and sit at 26-3, 12-2 – first in the ACC – and 4th ranked overall in the nation.
The Duke Blue Devils have beaten the Tigers at home 14 consecutive times and prior to a tough loss on Saturday were back at No. 1 in the nation for the 2nd time this season. “It was like an NCAA game,” said coach Mike Krzyzewski, whose team remains in the hunt for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. “It was that level. I don’t fault my guys. They’re playing well.” Smith and Kyle Singler are seniors and are going for the 36th straight and last victory at home. “Kyle is all about winning – that’s why he’ll wind up being one of the top two or three kids in the history of our program and in the history of the NCAA,” Krzyzewski said. “When you win a national championship during your four years, you already set yourself apart.” The odds makers at BetUs Sportsbook have the Duke Blue Devils a -12 1/2 point favorite at home against the Clemson Tigers.
The Blue Devils are coming off a 64-60 loss on the road to the Virginia Tech Hokies moving them to 15-12 ATS for the season. Forward Kyle Singler led the way with 21 points and pulling down 12 rebounds followed by Nolan Smith who finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and dished 2 assists. Duke is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Clemson. Vegas odds makers have the Duke Blue Devils +400 to win the 2011 NCAA Championship.
Clemson is coming off a victory 63-49 at home over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to move to 10-13-1 ATS for the season. Center forward Jerai Grant had 14 points and 7 boards while Stit also added 14 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists to lead the Tigers. Forward Devin Booker rounded out the double figure scorers with 10 points and also pulled down 10 boards. Clemson is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games on the road. Vegas odds makers have the over/under for the total score at 133 ½ points combined of the Clemson Tigers and Duke Blue Devils.
MATCHUP: Clemson (19-9) at No. 4 Duke (26-3)
GAME TIME: 9:00 PM EST
TELEVISION: ESPN2
Recent Clemson and Duke Betting Odds Trends:
Clemson: Under is 9-4 in CLEM last 13 games as an underdog.
Duke: Under is 40-16 in DUKE last 56 vs. Atlantic Coast.
College Basketball Vegas Lines:
Favorite: Duke -12.5
Total: O/U 133.5
* Morning Lines at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas
NSAwins Blog Writer Rich Fritz’s Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils Free College Basketball Picks 3/2:
Play Duke -12.5
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