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Duke vs Indiana State Week X Betting Preview
Duke brings a versatile, efficient attack into Friday’s home meeting with Indiana State. The Blue Devils handled Army 114-59 in West Point, a sharp two-way effort on a night celebrating Mike Krzyzewski. Duke is 3-0 and continues to flash elite defensive numbers.
Freshman Cameron Boozer leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Dame Sarr broke out with 19 points and three steals. Duke has held all three opponents to 60 or fewer. You can review recent team form on the Duke team page from the NCAAB previews hub
Indiana State enters 2-1 with a deep rotation. Ian Scott has opened strong with a double-double average. Interim coach Mark Slessinger continues to guide the Sycamores while Matthew Graves recovers from heart surgery. Indiana State’s only high-major opponent so far is Charlotte, a 16-point loss. Their roster overview is available through the Indiana State team page listed at the same previews directory.
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Line Movement and Odds
Books opened Duke around a two-touchdown favorite. Current numbers trend toward Duke −17 with a modest tick upward from the opener. The total has slipped slightly into the high 130s.
Public money favors Duke against the number. Line movement has been steady rather than sharp, which usually signals confidence but not steam. Indiana State’s moneyline price is long, and early interest leans toward Duke rolling at home.
Matchup Breakdown
Duke’s defense drives everything. Opponents shoot barely above 31 percent. The Blue Devils rotate well, protect the paint, and produce turnovers. Their balanced scoring makes them tough to key on.
Indiana State spreads minutes and uses depth to maintain pace, but their earlier loss to Charlotte revealed issues handling athletic defenses. Their best path comes through tempo control and hitting perimeter shots early before Duke settles.
Duke should own the glass and force Indiana State into late-clock possessions. The Sycamores need a strong shooting night or they risk long scoring droughts.
Injuries and Conditions
Duke
• No major availability concerns.
Full details available through the Duke injury report
Indiana State
• Head coach Matthew Graves remains out.
Full details are listed in the Indiana State injury report
Weather
Indoor game. No impact.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Early-season splits lean toward Duke. The Sycamores have not yet faced a defense with this size or rotation. Duke’s pressure, rebounding edge, and offensive balance set the tone.
Projected Score: Duke 82, Indiana State 65
Best Bet: Duke −17
Secondary Lean: Under current total
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