The four-seed seed Duke Blue Devils (24-8) take on the 13-seed Vermont Catamounts (28-6) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. As part of the South Region, this game will take place in Brooklyn, New York at 7:10 PM ET on Friday night. Vermont is playing the best of any team in the nation heading into the NCAA Tournament. They have won ten straight games and 19 of their last 20. The Blue Devils are reeling as they have lost their final two games of the season. Will Vermont be able to continue their great season by knocking off the Blue Devils?
Duke Blue Devils vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Duke Blue Devils | -11.5 -105 | O 132.5 -105 | -800 |
| Vermont Catamounts | +11.5 -115 | U 132.5 -115 | +550 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Duke Blue Devils vs. Vermont Catamounts Game Details
- Fixture: Duke Blue Devils vs Vermont Catamounts
- Date and Time: March 22, 2024 @ 7:10 pm EST
- Location: Barclays Center; Brooklyn, NY
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Duke Blue Devils | Vs. | Vermont Catamounts |
| 24-8 | Record | 28-6 |
| 79.8 | Points Per Game | 72.3 |
| 48.2 | FG% | 45.6 |
| 37.7 | 3PT% | 34.4 |
| 36.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 34.7 |
| 67.4 | Points Allowed Per Game | 63.0 |
| 43.2 | Defensive FG% | 40.6 |
| 32.6 | Defensive 3PT% | 31.4 |
| 72.2 | FT% | 72.0 |
| 22.5 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 33.4 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 5-0 |
| 69.2 | Team Pace | 66.8 |
Key Stats
Duke Blue Devils
Duke is led by one of the best players in the nation Kyle Filipowski. He leads the team in both points per game (17.1) and rebounds (8.2). He also locks down the paint for the opponent as the big man averages nearly two blocks per contest. Duke has five players who average in double figures. The Blue Devils love to clog the passing lanes as they have three players averaging over one steal per game.
Vermont Catamounts
Vermont has no standout offensive player as they use a committee-like approach to score points. Guard TJ Long leads the team in points with 12.2 per game. Guard Shamir Bogues is averaging nearly two steals per game this season.
Injury Report
Duke Blue Devils
- None
Vermont Catamounts
- None
Game Prediction
Duke has the more talented roster and should come into Brooklyn firing on all cylinders after a disappointing last few games. Vermont is on fire at the moment, with a great defense, but the Blue Devils have the talent to overwhelm them. The Catamounts do not possess the offensive firepower to keep with up this Duke team even if their defense is able to stifle Duke’s offense slightly.
Vermont does not have a go-to scorer to take advantage of a Duke defense that has been shaky at times this season. Duke should dominate and will advance to the second round.
Final Pick
Duke Blue Devils -11.5, O132.5
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