Overview

• Auburn Tigers enter the game with a 7-0 record, including wins over top teams like Houston and North Carolina, and a Maui Invitational championship.
• Duke Blue Devils, 5-2 on the season, remain undefeated at home but have struggled in key matchups against Kansas and Kentucky.
• Auburn's Johni Broome has been a standout performer, averaging 20.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, including a 21-point showing against Memphis.
• Duke leads the ACC in rebounding, with Cooper Flagg averaging 8.4 boards per game, and boasts a strong perimeter game with Tyrese Proctor shooting 46.9% from three-point range.
• Betting odds favor Duke slightly (-2.5), with the over/under set at 147.5 points, reflecting expectations for a competitive and high-scoring game.