Houston vs Duke March Madness Lines for the Game

The most anticipated Sweet 16 matchup this year happens on Friday night in prime time when South Region 1-seed Houston takes on 4-seed Duke at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Duke obliterated James Madison in their last while the Cougars outlasted Texas A&M in overtime.

Which team gets it done in what should be an exhilarating college hoops throw down?

MyBookie offers the March Madness lines for the game for Houston vs. Duke plus the pick for the game. Also, take advantage of the Sweet 16 March Madness betting analysis that will give you the edge to keep on betting until the next round:. Elite 8… Chasing the National Title.

2024 March Madness Lines for Houston vs. Duke Pick: Get your Pick for the Game plus Betting Analysis | MyBookie Sweet 16 Preview of the NCAA Tournament

2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament | 85th annual edition of the tournament

1 Houston Cougars vs 4 Duke Blue Devils | South Region: Sweet 16
Spread Odds: Houston -4
Moneyline Odds: Duke +160 / Houston -192
Total Odds: 134.5
Friday, March 29th, 2024 at 9:39 PM | CBS
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Why Houston is a Good Bet Versus Duke

Although the Cougars required overtime to beat the Aggies, the matchup was almost a rivalry game. Not only that, but Texas A&M boasted one of the NCAA Tournament’s top players in Will Taylor IV.

Although Taylor IV scored 21 points, Houston held the Aggies’ star guard to 3-of-13 from three point land. The Cougars’ three-point defense will be key versus sharp shooting Jared McCain and the Blue Devils’ guards.

Houston Last 5

W – 100-95 vs Texas A&M
W – 86-46 vs Longwood
L – 69-41 vs Iowa State
W – 82-59 vs Texas Tech
W – 60-45 vs TCU

Houston Predicted Starting Lineup

F – J. Francis
F – J. Roberts
G – E. Sharp
G – L.J. Cryer
G – J. Shead

Why Duke is a Good Bet Versus Houston

It’s almost like the loss to NC State in the ACC Tournament was a blessing. Since the loss, in two NCAA Tournament games versus quality mid-majors, Duke has thrived.

The blue Devils held Vermont to 47 points. Then against James Madison, Duke was on fire, scoring 93 and holding the Dukes to 55. The Dookies are playing Houston-like defense while scoring at will from behind the arc. Jared McCain shot 72.7% from three against James Madison on his way to 30 points.

Duke Last 5

W – 93-55 vs James Madison
W – 64-47 vs Vermont
L – 74-69 vs NC State
L – 84-79 vs North Carolina
W – 79-64 vs NC State

Duke Predicted Starting Lineup

F – M. Mitchell
C – K. Filipowski
G – T. Proctor
G – J. McCain
G – J. Roach

Houston Cougars vs Duke Blue Devils Final Betting Analysis

Houston’s Final Four goal ends on Friday night. Although the Cougars have the talent to beat and cover the spread against Duke, it’s not going to happen.

The reason it isn’t going to happen is because the Blue Devils play the same ferocious defense that Houston plays. Houston required overtime and had to score 100 points to get by Texas A&M in their second round matchup.

Few teams are as intense as Houston during the regular season. So the overtime should have made the Cougars tired. Also, Duke can go to Kyle Filipowski inside if McCain and the other guards are cold. Either way, Duke has the upper hand in this game. Blue Devils straight up is the play.

Houston vs. Duke
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Teams	Odds
Duke	-103
Florida	+275
Houston	+420
Auburn	+480

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