Duke Blue Devils @ Ohio State Buckeyes | Week 4 Game Preview
When: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 9:30 pm E.T.
Where: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH.
How: ESPN.
Spread: Duke - 2.
Total: 147.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
The 7-0 Duke Blue Devils head to Columbus to take on the 4-2 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Duke Spotlight
Duke is coming off an impressive 84-81 victory over the best team in the nation in Gonzaga, leap frogging them in the polls to take number one spot. Offensively, Duke is averaging 85.6 points per game, which ranks 17th and attempting 66.29 shots per game ranking 14th making 48.71% of them ranking 42nd. On defense, Duke is ranked 108th allowing 108 points per game. The Blue Devils are 46th in total rebounds with 37.43 on average and 39th in steals averaging 9.57 per game.
Ohio State Spotlight
Ohio State is coming off a 71-68 loss to Florida and is glad to be heading home where they are 3-0. Offensively, the Buckeyes are averaging 75.3 points per game ranking them 136th. Ohio State is attempting 56 shots per game, ranking 289th and making 47.62% ranking them 65th. On defense, the Buckeyes are averaging 32.83 total rebounds ranking 200th and 311th in steals per game averaging 5.17 per game. It's worth noting Ohio State is 15th in blocks per game with 6.
Final Say
Ohio state is a one man show and relies on Lidell for their offense. Duke has a complete team with many scoring options. Duke scores more points and puts up more shots, while having a better field goal percentage. Duke also has an advantage on the boards. Duke wins comfortably on the road.
Pick: Duke Blue Devil -2
