Duke vs. Pittsburgh odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, January 7 best bets by proven model

Title: Duke vs. Pittsburgh odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, January 7 best bets by proven model - CBSSports.com Duke Blue Devils, ranked No. 4, will face the Pittsburgh Panthers in an ACC matchup on January 7, 2025, at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Both teams have strong records, with Duke at 12-2 overall and 4-0 in the ACC, while Pittsburgh also stands at 12-2 with a 3-0 ACC record. Duke is favored by 14.5 points, with an over/under set at 143.5 points for the game. The Blue Devils are on an eight-game winning streak, recently defeating SMU 89-62, while the Panthers have won five straight after beating Stanford 83-68. Last season, Pittsburgh upset Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium, marking their first win there since 1979. Pittsburgh boasts a strong offense, ranking 19th in scoring (84.1 ppg) and 18th in shooting percentage (49.5%), led by Ishmael Leggett, who averages 17.8 points per game. Duke's defense is ranked third in college basketball, allowing only 59.2 points per game, and has held opponents to under 65 points in six consecutive games. Freshman Cooper Flagg leads Duke in multiple statistical categories, including points (17.4) and rebounds (8.4), contributing to their success this season. The model used for predictions has accurately simulated the game 10,000 times and is leaning towards the over while also favoring a specific point-spread pick. SportsLine provides comprehensive insights and betting recommendations based on the model's simulations for the Duke vs. Pittsburgh matchup.

Original Article: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-vs-pittsburgh-odds-prediction-2025-college-basketball-picks-january-7-best-bets-by-proven-model/

Original Article Author: CBS Sports Staff Jan 7, 2025 at 11:29 am ET