Lock down defense may be the theme of this game. With a total set at 136.5, the oddsmakers are a bit unsure of which way this one could go. Houston would love to play this game in the high 50’s or low 60’s if possible. Duke, would prefer to be aggressive offensively to force Houston out of their typical style of play and push the game into the upper 60’s or low 70’s.
While most of the nation is familiar with the Cougars smothering defense, these same people don’t look at Duke the same way. That is probably due to people’s love of offense and the Cooper Flagg effect.
But make no mistake, the Blue Devils can lock up as well. Just ask Alabama.
Below is the info for the Houston-Duke game:
NCAAM Final Four
San Antonio, Texas
1 Houston vs 1 Duke
Spread
Houston +4.5 (-106) WINNER
Duke -4.5 (-110)
Total
Over 136.5 (-108) WINNER
Under 136.5 (-108)
Moneyline
Houston (+218) WINNER
Duke (-254)
Player Points
Cooper Flagg Over 18.5 (-120)
LJ Cryer Over 16.5 (+105)
Kon Knueppel Over 14.5 (Even)
Tyrese Proctor Under 12.5 (-115)
Milos Uzan Under 12.5 (-120)
J’Wan Roberts Over 9.5 (-155)
Khaman Maluach Under 8.5 (-115)
Sion James Under 7.5 (-135)
Double Result
Duke / Duke (-125)
Houston / Houston (+310)
Houston / Duke (+550)
Duke / Houston (+650) WINNER
Tie / Duke (+3000)
Tie / Houston (+3600)
