Duke can play any style, but Michigan State is all about slowing the pace down and playing a tough, physical defense in the low post. Michigan State beat Oklahoma (62-58) going UNDER the total of 137, then beat Louisville the last game allowing 36% shooting. They play tough defense for Coach Tom Izzo, losing 61-56 to Kansas earlier in the season, allowing 37% shooting and just 3-of-14 from long range. Duke is on an 8-1 run UNDER the total and has allowed 56, 49, 57 and 53 points the last four games, including a terrific defensive effort on Gonzaga. The Zags ranked #10 in the nation in scoring and #1 in field goal shooting, but Duke held them to 26 points in each half and 2-of-10 from three-point land. Duke is 4-0 UNDER the total in tourney games and the UNDER is 19-7 in the Blue Devils' last 26 neutral-site games. Play this one to come in UNDER the total.
This pick was released to clients on April 04, 2015 at 10:16AM ET.
CBB
Michigan State vs. Duke
April 4, 2015
6:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 138 -105 (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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