Duke is set to take on Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center, with the Blue Devils looking to bounce back from a loss in their previous outing. Currently sitting at 21-2 overall and 10-1 in the ACC, Duke is firmly on the top-16 seed line, boasting a impressive NET ranking of 3 and a 10-2 record against Quad 1 opponents. On the other hand, Pittsburgh is struggling to find its footing, having lost three straight games and sitting at 9-15 overall, with a 2-9 record in conference play.
Pittsburgh's Quad 1 Woes Continue
Key Matchups
CHD Scout Prediction
Duke
83
Pittsburgh
62
The Panthers are in dire need of quality wins to build a tournament resume, and a win against Duke would be a significant boost. However, according to the CHD Scout prediction, Duke is favored to win by 21.4 points, with Pittsburgh having only a 4.8% chance of pulling off the upset. This matchup is classified as a Quad 1 opportunity for Pittsburgh and a Quad 2 game for Duke, highlighting the disparity in their current tournament trajectories.