- The #2 Auburn Tigers visit the #9 Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor on Wednesday night
- Auburn is already 7-0 with three wins over top-15 teams
- See the Auburn vs Duke odds, player props, and predictions for Dec. 4
On a stacked Wednesday night of college basketball, the marquee matchup sees the #2 Auburn Tigers (7-0, away, ATS) visiting the #9 Duke Blue Devils (5-2, home, ATS) at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC, at 9:15 pm ET. Auburn already beat the Houston Cougars at the Toyota Center in Houston but this will be their first on-campus road game of the year, and oddsmakers give the Blue Devils a slight on their home court.
Auburn vs Duke Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | +2.5 (-115) | +125 | O 146.5 (-115) |
| Duke Blue Devils | -2.5 (-105) | -150 | U 146.5 (-105) |
The Auburn vs Duke odds list the Blue Devils as 2.5-point favorites and in Wednesday’s college basketball odds and -150 on the moneyline.
Auburn comes back as a +125 road underdog while the game total is sitting at 146.5. Odds as of Dec. 4 at ESPN Bet. Claim the ESPN Bet promo code to wager on Tuesday’s college basketball games.
This game pits two of the top-five favorites in the Wooden Award odds against each other: Auburn senior Johni Broome (20.7 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.9 BPG) and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg (15.9 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.3 BPG).
Auburn is coming off three wins at the Maui Invitational: 83-81 over then-#5 Iowa State (overcoming an 18-point halftime deficit), 85-72 over then-#12 North Carolina, and 90-76 over Memphis in the finale. Broome had at least 21 points and 10 rebounds in all three games, averaging 21.6 PPG and a stunning 15.0 RPG during the tournament.
Duke’s top-rated recruiting class has had an up-and-down start while navigating a fairly difficult schedule. They own five lopsided wins (all by 14 or more points), including on the road at then-#17 Arizona (69-55). But they’ve also dropped neutral-court games to then-#19 Kentucky (77-72 in Atlanta) and #1 Kansas (75-72 in Las Vegas).
Flagg leads the team in points, rebounds, and assists, while fellow freshman guard Kon Knueppel is second in scoring 13.4 PPG followed by junior guard Tyrese Proctor is third at 12.4 PPG. Duke currently has the top-ranked defense in terms of efficiency at KenPom, but sits 22nd on offense. Auburn is first on offense and eighth on defense. Tennessee is the only other team that’s top-ten in both categories.
AUB vs DUKE Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Baker-Mazara (AUB) | 10.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | OFF | OFF |
| Chaney Johnson (AUB) | 9.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov -128 | Un -108) | OFF |
| Cooper Flagg (DUK) | 17.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 7.5 (Ov -148 | Un +106) | 3.5 (Ov +120 | Un -166 |
| Johni Broome (AUB) | 20.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 11.5 (Ov -110 | Un -122) | OFF |
| Kon Knueppel (DUK) | 13.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 4.5 (Ov +110 | Un -156) | 3.5 (Ov +116 | Un -160) |
| Miles Kelly (AUB) | 10.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | OFF | OFF |
| Tyrese Proctor (DUK) | 12.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | OFF | 3.5 (Ov -160 | Un +116) |
Player props from FanDuel on Dec. 4. See SBD’s list of online betting banking methods.
Broome has the highest point total of the night at 20.5 O/U while Flagg isn’t far behind at 17.5 O/U. Broome, who’s been an absolute beast on the glass lately, also leads the rebounding props at 11.5.
Auburn vs Duke Predictions
I have no doubt that Auburn is going to be in the mix for a #1 seed when the 2025 NCAA Tournament rolls around. They’ve already jumped from +2750 to roughly +1300 in the March Madness championship odds since the start of the season. But Duke is a more-talented team with the size and athleticism to defend Broome.
Cameron Indoor also provides, arguably, the best home-court advantage in the entire nation. Duke hasn’t played any top-100 teams at home yet this season, but they’ve also won all four home games by at least 22 points and by an average of 37.3 PPG. This young Duke squad clearly enjoys the comforts of home.
AUB vs DUKE picks: Duke moneyline (-142) at FanDuel – 1.42 units to win 1 unit
Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NCAAM betting record: 8-5 (+2.67 units). All wagers one unit unless expressly stated otherwise.
The highly anticipated matchup between the Auburn Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils on December 4th is sure to be a thrilling game for college basketball fans. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning streaks.
As of now, the odds for the game are fairly even, with both teams having a good chance of coming out on top. However, Duke is currently favored by a slim margin, with odds of -2.5. This means that Duke is expected to win by at least three points, according to oddsmakers.
When it comes to player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in this game. For Auburn, guard Allen Flanigan has been a standout player so far this season, averaging 16.3 points per game. He will be a key player for the Tigers in this matchup. On the other side, Duke’s Paolo Banchero has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging 17.7 points per game. He will be a player to watch for the Blue Devils.
In terms of predictions for the game, it’s shaping up to be a close contest between two talented teams. Both Auburn and Duke have strong offenses and defenses, so it could come down to which team executes better on both ends of the court. Ultimately, I predict that Duke will come out on top in a close game, thanks to their depth and talent on both ends of the court.
Overall, the December 4th matchup between Auburn and Duke is sure to be an exciting game for college basketball fans. With the odds fairly even and key players on both teams poised to make an impact, this game has all the makings of a classic showdown. Be sure to tune in and see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.
