Pilchard
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Deacs face a tough situational spot on Saturday at Duke. WF is coming off an "all-in" effort against UNC, while Duke had a bye. With that said, WF has greatly out-performed Duke this year by most metrics:
WF averages 39 ppg: Duke averages 26
WF gives up 29 ppg: Duke gives up 32
WF is #25 in the latest Sagarin ratings.
Duke is #72.
The biggest difference between the two teams is turnover margin:
Through 7 games, WF has lost one TO (fewest in the nation) and gained 16.
Through 8 games, Duke has lost 25 TOs (most in the nation) and gained 14.
The line opened at WF minus 6. It has now dropped to WF minus 4.5.
Would think the health of Donovan Greene and the WF secondary are keys. WF has won two straight and 3 of 4 against Duke, by a combined margin of 145-79.
FWIW, the Miami at WF game for November 28 has been put on six day hold. Game time won't be announced until next Monday.
WF averages 39 ppg: Duke averages 26
WF gives up 29 ppg: Duke gives up 32
WF is #25 in the latest Sagarin ratings.
Duke is #72.
The biggest difference between the two teams is turnover margin:
Through 7 games, WF has lost one TO (fewest in the nation) and gained 16.
Through 8 games, Duke has lost 25 TOs (most in the nation) and gained 14.
The line opened at WF minus 6. It has now dropped to WF minus 4.5.
Would think the health of Donovan Greene and the WF secondary are keys. WF has won two straight and 3 of 4 against Duke, by a combined margin of 145-79.
FWIW, the Miami at WF game for November 28 has been put on six day hold. Game time won't be announced until next Monday.
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