Duke vs. Miami: College Basketball Best Bets & Picks (Monday)

Welcome to the Monday college basketball slate. March Madness is right around the corner. I can almost taste it. I've been on a bit of a cold streak of late but that only means I'm due for a bounce back. There are some solid matchups today. Just remember not to force any bets you don't love. There is still plenty of the season left. Here are my top picks. Below is a closer look at Duke vs. Miami.

This Week: 0-3
This Season: 64-62-6

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College Basketball Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Duke vs. Miami

All odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Duke vs. Miami

For the second biggest matchup on the slate, you have two teams coming off nice wins this weekend in a quick turnaround game at Miami. Dariq Whitehead continues to be questionable for Duke, so make sure to monitor injury news for this game.

I expect Duke to win this game on the boards. They rank second in the nation at offensive rebound rate and 22nd in second-chance conversion percentage. The Hurricanes lack of size can hurt them here. They could have trouble scoring down low.

It truly seems like Duke is turning a corner with their current three-game winning streak. Miami doesn't play any better at home than on the road. The Blue Devils should be able to control the pace of play, so don't be afraid to bet on them outright tonight.

Play: Duke +4.0

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