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Duke vs. Kansas: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for the 2024 Vegas Showdown

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Duke Vs Kansas College Basketball Game

The highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks and the No. 12 Duke Blue Devils is set to take place on Tuesday, November 26, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the 2024 Vegas Showdown. This will be the first time either program participates in the Vegas Showdown and marks the fifth regular-season non-conference meeting between the two teams since the 2011-12 season, with all previous meetings held on neutral courts. Kansas has a slight edge in recent history, winning four of the last five matchups, including a 69-64 victory on November 15, 2022.

Kansas enters the game with a perfect 5-0 record, having secured victories over notable opponents such as North Carolina and Michigan State. The Jayhawks are led by All-American center Hunter Dickinson, who is averaging 17.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Kansas has also bolstered its roster through the transfer portal, adding significant talent to complement Dickinson’s performance.

Duke, with a 4-1 record, is coming off a strong 69-55 win over No. 17 Arizona. The Blue Devils are heavily reliant on freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, who leads the team in multiple statistical categories, including scoring (17.8 points per game), rebounding (8.8 per game), assists (3.8 per game), steals (1.8 per game), and blocks (1.8 per game). Duke’s freshman class, ranked No. 1 in the country, features five five-star recruits and has been instrumental in the team’s early success.

The game is expected to be a clash of youth versus experience, with Duke starting three freshmen against Kansas’s more seasoned lineup. The betting odds favor Duke by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 148.5 points. Analysts predict a defensive battle, highlighting Duke’s elite defensive efficiency and Kansas’s strong defensive performance this season. The trend suggests a likelihood of the game going under the total points, given Duke’s historical performance in such matchups.

The game will tip off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game via fubo and ESPN+.

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