<p>After suffering their first loss of the season at the hands of Michigan State, Baylor must quickly refocus for one final major non-conference challenge. Tonight, the tenth-ranked Bears will meet #21 Duke at Madison Square Garden (7:00 pm ET, ESPN).</p>
<p>Last Saturday, the Bears were soundly swept aside by the Spartans in Detroit, falling 88-64 to a team that entered the game with a 4-5 record.</p>
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<p>It was quite the resounding way for the Bears’ perfect start to come to an end, but some of the sting of that loss can be removed with a win over the Blue Devils (7-3), who are looking for their third straight win after 20+ point wins over Charlotte and Hofstra.</p>
<p>Duke’s hopes for a high March Madness seed have taken an early hit with early losses to Arizona, Arkansas, and Georgia Tech, but they have the opportunity to help that cause and add a significant non-conference win.</p>
<h2 id="dhv3e">Baylor vs Duke Odds</h2>
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<h3 id="7i5ln">Spread</h3>
<ul>
<li>Baylor +2 (-105)</li>
<li>Duke -2 (-115)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="e2l5l">Over/Under</h3>
<ul>
<li>Over 154 (-110)</li>
<li>Under 154 (-110)</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="3tjgv">Last Five Games for Baylor</h2>
<ul>
<li>(Detroit, Michigan) vs Michigan State (12/16): lost 88-64</li>
<li>vs Seton Hall (12/5): won 78-60</li>
<li>vs Northwestern State (12/2): won 91-40</li>
<li>vs Nicholls State (11/28): won 108-70</li>
<li>(Brooklyn, NY) vs Florida (11/24): won 95-91</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="2md61">Last Five Games for Duke</h2>
<ul>
<li>vs Hofstra (12/12): won 89-68</li>
<li>vs Charlotte (12/9): won 80-56</li>
<li>at Georgia Tech (12/2): lost 72-68</li>
<li>at Arkansas (11/28): lost 80-75</li>
<li>vs Southern Indiana (11/24): won 80-62</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="1pavq">Top Players for Baylor</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ja’Kobe Walter: 14.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG</li>
<li>RayJ Dennis: 13.9 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 6.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 54.3% FG, 42.9% 3PT</li>
<li>Langston Love: 10.8 PPG, 41.2% 3PT</li>
<li>Jayden Nunn: 10.6 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.8 APG, 44.0% 3PT</li>
<li>Jalen Bridges: 10.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 43.9% 3PT</li>
<li>Yves Missi: 10.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.0 BPG, 64.0% FG</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="2v92f">Top Players for Duke</h2>
<ul>
<li>Kyle Filipowski: 18.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.9 BPG</li>
<li>Jeremy Roach: 14.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.3 APG, 50% 3PT</li>
<li>Mark Mitchell: 11.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG</li>
<li>Tyrese Proctor (injured): 10.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.5 APG</li>
<li>Jared McCain: 9.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 44.2% 3PT</li>
<li>Caleb Foster: 8.8 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.6 APG</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="5epk2">Baylor vs Duke Prediction and Picks</h2>
<h3 id="3rc14">Prediction: Baylor to win</h3>
<p>Baylor hasn’t lost consecutive non-conference games since the 2017-18 season, when they fell at Xavier and at home against Wichita State to end November and start December.</p>
<p>I feel encouraged about Duke’s offensive potential with Jeremy Roach (19.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.8 APG, 54.4% FG/61.1% 3PT/85.7% FT in his last five games) and Jared McCain (21 points against Charlotte and 13 against Hofstra) both stepping up in the last couple of games with Tyrese Proctor (ankle) sidelined.</p>
<p>However, I think the Bears’ shooting prowess will be too much for the Blue Devils. Baylor was just 6 of 19 (31.6%) from three against Michigan State, but I expect a response against Duke. </p>
<p>Their top five scorers can all shoot the three well, and after seeing Hofstra’s Darlinstone Dubar make 7 of 11 from outside against the Blue Devils last week, I’m reasonably concerned about Duke’s ability to avert disaster.</p>
<h3 id="bec8p">Picks: Baylor +2 &amp; Baylor/Duke Over 154 (Both at <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betonline/">BetOnline</a> – Bet These Lines &amp; Get a 100% Bonus on Your First Cryptocurrency Deposit)</h3>
<h2 id="68jhv">Where to Bet on College Basketball</h2>
<p>If you are looking for college basketball odds, you will always be spoiled for choice.</p>
<p>Sports betting sites all over the internet offer a vast array of NCAA basketball odds throughout the season, from the opening tip in November to the conclusion of the season in early April.</p>
<p>Along with being able to bet on games like Nevada vs Hawaii, many online sportsbooks offer <a href="/articles/ncaab/march-madness-odds/">men’s college basketball national championship odds</a>, women’s college basketball national championship odds, men’s Wooden Award odds, women’s Wooden Award odds, and odds on who will win early season and conference tournaments.</p>
<p>Below are some of the books that we highly recommend for college basketball betting:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie</a></li>
<li><a href="/best-online-sportsbooks/sportsbetting/">Sportsbetting.ag</a></li>
</ul>
<p>If you don’t have an account at a book on this list, check out our reviews to help you determine if it is worth your interest and your betting funds.</p>
<h2 id="5buhp">Other College Basketball Content</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/guides/college-basketball-betting-guide/">College Basketball Betting Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="/articles/ncaab/wooden-award-mens-odds-favorites/">Men’s Wooden Award Winner Odds</a></li>
<li><a href="/articles/ncaab/wooden-award-womens-odds-favorites/">Women’s Wooden Award Winner Odds</a></li>
</ul>
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