Houston vs Duke Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Danny Lewis, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 20 days ago | Last Updated: Apr 6, 03:37 | 4 min read

Houston Cougars

Basketball Alamodome Sun 6 Apr 08:49

Duke Blue Devils

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Houston and Duke to Play Out High-Scoring Game

Houston Cougars (34-4, 19-1 Big 12) lock horns with Duke Blue Devils (35-3, 19-1 ACC) in this NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Over 136.5 points are expected to be scored when Houston and Duke meet, with this prediction available at odds of 1.91 and this looks like a value bet.

Duke Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Houston Cougars won 69-50 against Tennessee Volunteers in their previous game.

Duke Blue Devils won 85-65 against Alabama Crimson Tide in their last game.

Duke won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 54-51 triumph when facing Houston.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 31-3 2812 2105 707 20-2 11-1 11W
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The expert college basketball handicappers at jeetwin88.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Houston vs Duke stats:

  • The 136.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Duke games.
  • The 136.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Duke games.
  • The 136.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Duke games.

Houston vs Duke Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 136.5 points in this college game and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at 1.91 which looks worth taking.

If you’re wanting bigger odds when wagering on the Totals, then the good news is that you can be in control of the line. Get more juice by betting Over a certain number.

Over 136.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

LJ Cryer Over 16.5 Points 2.18 Bet365 logo

LJ Cryer (Houston) can be wagered to score Over 16.5 points at 2.18. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.

Latest LJ Cryer Player Prop Odds

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Milos Uzan Under 3.5 Assists 1.98 Bet365 logo

Milos Uzan (Houston) can be backed to finish with Under 3.5 assists at 1.98. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.

Latest Milos Uzan Player Prop Odds

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Houston vs Duke Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 136.5
Spread Duke -5.5
Player Points LJ Cryer Over 16.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 136.5, combined with Duke -5.5 on the spread and LJ Cryer (Houston) to score Over 16.5 points.

A basketball bet builder is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Houston logo 67 - 76 Duke logo Duke

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Duke can be backed to win 76-67 at huge betting odds.

Houston vs Duke Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Duke Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

Duke are 1.40 favorites and that means a 71% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Houston are trading at 2.98.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 137.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 137.5, it’s 1.95.

If you’re keen on Duke reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.57 to oblige. Conversely, Houston can be backed at 2.25 to make this total first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Cooper Flagg Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to score most points is Cooper Flagg. You can get 1.87 that he scores Over 19.5 points or 1.89 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Player Assists

Player Rebounds

Cooper Flagg (Duke)
Over 7.5
1.74
Under 7.5
2.04
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Khaman Maluach (Duke)
Over 7.5
2.15
Under 7.5
1.67
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J'Wan Roberts (Houston)
Over 6.5
2.10
Under 6.5
1.70
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Kon Knueppel (Duke)
Over 4.5
2.26
Under 4.5
1.61
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Micro Betting

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston logo Houston Stats

Duke logo Duke Stats

Moneyline

  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 31-3 2812 2105 707 20-2 11-1 11W
Clemson 27-6 2519 2167 352 17-2 10-4 1L
Louisville 27-7 2672 2343 329 16-4 11-3 1L
SMU 23-10 2641 2347 294 14-5 9-5 1L
Wake Forest 21-11 2246 2177 69 15-4 6-7 1L
North Carolina 22-13 2828 2624 204 14-5 8-8 1L
Stanford 20-13 2409 2329 80 17-4 3-9 1L
Florida State 17-15 2383 2319 64 12-6 5-9 1L
Pittsburgh 17-15 2428 2267 161 13-4 4-11 1L
Georgia Tech 17-16 2421 2390 31 15-5 2-11 1L
Virginia 15-17 2073 2137 -64 10-8 5-9 2L
Notre Dame 15-18 2397 2392 5 12-7 3-11 1L
Syracuse 14-19 2464 2566 -102 11-6 3-13 1L
California 14-19 2494 2534 -40 11-6 3-13 1L
Virginia Tech 13-19 2213 2341 -128 8-12 5-7 3L
NC State 12-19 2155 2180 -25 12-7 0-12 1L
Boston College 12-19 2182 2349 -167 12-8 0-11 4L
Miami 7-24 2294 2500 -206 7-10 0-14 1W
Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 30-4 2523 1988 535 20-3 10-1 13W
Texas Tech 25-8 2670 2230 440 17-4 8-4 1L
BYU 24-9 2672 2339 333 18-2 6-7 1L
Iowa State 24-9 2652 2246 406 17-2 7-7 1L
Arizona 22-12 2779 2463 316 15-5 7-7 1L
Kansas 21-12 2515 2286 229 15-3 6-9 1L
West Virginia 19-13 2181 2074 107 14-6 5-7 1L
Baylor 19-14 2523 2282 241 15-3 4-11 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2328 2169 159 12-5 6-10 1L
TCU 16-16 2162 2199 -37 14-6 2-10 3L
Utah 16-16 2409 2310 99 15-5 1-11 3L
Kansas State 16-17 2337 2297 40 13-7 3-10 1L
UCF 16-17 2604 2657 -53 13-6 3-11 1L
Oklahoma State 15-17 2323 2448 -125 13-5 2-12 1L
Colorado 14-20 2377 2430 -53 12-7 2-13 1L
Arizona State 13-19 2366 2447 -81 8-10 5-9 5L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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