Duke Blue Devils vs Tennessee Volunteers 3/18/2023 Picks

Duke Blue Devils vs Tennessee Volunteers 3/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Men’s Basketball Championship – East Region – 2nd Round

The Duke Blue Devils delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, obliterating Oral Roberts by 23 points to earn a spot in the second-round matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday.

Duke’s dominance was epitomized by their impressive defense, which held Oral Roberts to a paltry 30.2% shooting and a mere 51 points.

The Blue Devils also demonstrated their prowess on the boards, securing 14 more rebounds than their opponents and forcing nine turnovers.

On the offensive end, Duke’s exceptional start saw them race to a 15-0 lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game. The team finished with a respectable 74 points, shooting 48.4% from the field and hitting six long balls.

Kyle Filipowski proved to be the driving force behind Duke’s offense, averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game on 44.6% shooting, in addition to leading the team in rebounds with nine per game.

Jeremy Roach was the only other player in double figures, averaging 13.3 points per game, while Mark Mitchell chipped in with 9.1 points per game.

Tyrese Proctor rounded out the Duke lineup, averaging 9.3 ppg and leading the team with 3.2 assists.

Duke is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games with a team in the Southeastern Conference.
The Duke Blue Devils are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games played in March.
The Blue Devils are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played on a Saturday.

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Duke Blue Devils vs Tennessee Volunteers Predictions 3/18/2023

In contrast, the Tennessee Volunteers come into the second-round matchup following a narrow 3-point victory over Louisiana.

The Volunteers’ defense was instrumental in their win, holding Louisiana to 40% shooting and only 55 points while forcing 15 turnovers.

On the offensive end, Tennessee managed to score just enough to secure the win, racking up 58 points with 45.7% shooting, including four triples and 12 free throws.

Santiago Vescovi has been the driving force behind Tennessee’s offense this season, averaging a team-high 12.9 points per game on 40.3% shooting.

Zakai Zeigler has been a close second, averaging 10.7 points per game and leading the team with 5.4 assists.

Olivier Nkamhoua has also been a key contributor, averaging 10.6 points per game, while Julian Phillips averages 9 points and a team-leading 5 rebounds.

With both teams boasting impressive offensive and defensive abilities, Saturday’s matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The Tennessee Volunteers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games with a team in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in March.

#5 Duke Blue Devils vs 4 Tennessee Volunteers. The NCAAB pick for this match is the Duke Blue Devils.

Duke is in great form and has a significant advantage over Tennessee due to their size and depth, especially with Tennessee missing their starting point guard.

Duke is expected to control the pace of the game and secure a win and cover against higher-seeded Tennessee. Prediction: Duke wins and covers 76-69.

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