Saint Louis vs Duke | Predictions

NCAA Football Free Pick – Saturday, December 11, 2010

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Saint Louis Billikens (3-3) vs Duke Blue Devils (9-0)
Saturday, December 11, 2010  at 12:00 PM EST on CBS

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Last meeting: There are no recent meetings between these teams.

The Billikens, who surprised last year in the Atlantic 10 Conference, are not off to a good start. It began with a close home loss to Austin Peay in the opener and they just haven’t found any sort of rhythm as a team. When coach Rick Majerus is at the helm teams generally improve throughout the season so don’t be surprised to see them in the thick of it in a bunched up A-10 conference race. One think Majerus teams always do well is play defense. They are currently 19th in the nation giving up only 57ppg. Their D will definitely be put to the test against the high scoring Blue Devils.

The Duke attack will be muted somewhat this week by the injury to guard Kyrie Irving. The freshman is leading the Dookies in scoring and has been one of the main reasons this year’s team might be better that last year’s championship squad. Even with him out Duke is still loaded at the guard position and overall. They are a very tough team to defend because they are highly skilled and well coached to take good shots. On any court this team is tough to beat but when they play at Cameron Indoor Stadium it is even tougher. The Billikens will have to play well to avoid being embarrased.

The current line on this one is Duke -25. Thats a lot of points so I am likely to stay away.

Prediction: It would be a real shocker if the Billikens can stay with the Blue Devils. To do so they would have to control tempo which is difficult against a team as good as Duke. They really don’t have much of a chance in this one.

Score: Duke 81 – Saint Louis 64

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Saint Louis Billikens Betting Trends

• Billikens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
• Billikens are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
• Billikens are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Billikens are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

• Blue Devils are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
• Blue Devils are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 non-conference games.
• Blue Devils are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
• Blue Devils are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Atlantic 10.