Monday, Jan. 26 | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN
Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium (Durham, NC)
Duke welcomes Louisville to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a high-leverage ACC showdown with March implications. The Blue Devils enter ranked No. 4 at 18–1 overall and 7–0 in conference play, unbeaten in the ACC and dominant at home, while No. 20 Louisville (14–5, 4–3 ACC) arrives seeking a résumé-defining road win. With elite pace, star power, and the Cameron Indoor atmosphere in play, this feels like a January game that will matter well beyond tonight.
Betting Lines
- Spread: Duke -8.5
- Total: 157.5
The line reflects Duke’s home dominance and efficiency, while the high total suggests Louisville’s offense can keep pace if the tempo stays elevated.
Resume Check
Duke (18–1, 7–0 ACC)
Duke owns one of the nation’s most complete résumés, pairing elite offensive efficiency with consistent defensive execution. Averaging 85.7 points per game on nearly 50% shooting, the Blue Devils rebound, share the ball, and rarely beat themselves—especially at Cameron, where they’ve controlled games from the opening tip.
Louisville (14–5, 4–3 ACC)
Louisville’s profile is built on scoring punch and guard play. The Cardinals can score with anyone in the ACC, but road consistency and defensive discipline remain the swing factors as they chase a statement win in the league’s toughest environment.
Players to Watch
Duke
- Cameron Boozer (F) — 23.7 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 58.4% FG: One of the most complete players in college basketball, capable of dictating the game from any spot on the floor.
- Isaiah Evans (G) — Shot-maker who can stretch Louisville’s defense and punish rotations.
- Patrick Ngongba II (C) — Interior anchor and rim protector who could decide the rebounding battle.
Louisville
- Ryan Conwell (G) — 19.5 PPG: Louisville’s primary scorer and late-clock option.
- Mikel Brown Jr. (G) — 5.2 APG: Playmaking guard tasked with handling Duke’s pressure.
- Sananda Fru (F) — Efficient interior scorer who must battle Duke’s size.
How Duke Wins
- Control tempo early and force Louisville into half-court possessions
- Let Boozer dictate matchups and collapse the defense
- Dominate the glass and limit second-chance points
How Louisville Wins
- Push pace and score before Duke’s defense is set
- Win the three-point battle and force Duke into rotations
- Get big guard performances to quiet Cameron Indoor
Prediction
Duke is red-hot, riding a seven-game winning streak and playing its best basketball of the season. With Cameron Boozer controlling the game and Duke’s depth overwhelming Louisville over 40 minutes, the Blue Devils make a statement at home.
Final Score: Duke 84, Louisville 66
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