Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) during the second half at United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The No. 14 Florida Gators (5-2) and No. 4 Duke Blue Devils (8-0) meet Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Men's Challenge from Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA basketball odds around the Florida vs. Duke odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.

Florida beat the Providence Friars 90-78 Friday in the consolation game of the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego, California. It failed to cover as a 12.5-point neutral-court underdog as the total of 168 pushed. The Gators, who lost 93-87 to the No. 3 Arizona Wildcats to start their season, have gone 5-1 over their last 6 games. They are 1-6 against the spread (ATS).

The Blue Devils defeated the No. 23 Arkansas Razorbacks 80-71 Thursday, failing to cover as a 12-point neutral-court favorite as The Under (160) cashed. Freshman sensation F Cameron Boozer tied his career high of 35 points. Duke has yet to lose, with a 12-point win over the No. 21 Kansas Jayhawks and a 15-point win over the Texas Longhorns on its resume. It is 6-2 ATS, including 3-1 ATS at home.

This is the first meeting between the schools since 2017. Duke won that game at Florida 87-84 and leads the all-time series 5-2.

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Florida at Duke odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Florida +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Duke -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Florida +8.5 (-110) | Duke -8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Florida at Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 80, Florida 74

Moneyline

PASS.

Avoid this play. Duke (-375) should win with ease, but is far too expensive as a home favorite here.

Against the spread

BET FLORIDA +8.5 (-110).

The Blue Devils are 1-1 ATS in Top-25 games, and in their lone cover, the Jayhawks shot just 19% from deep. They have scored 80 or fewer in each of those matchups. Expect Florida to shoot better and more similar to Arkansas.

The Gators have the size and experience to hang with Duke in this one. Florida is 1-1 ATS as a favorite of 11 points or fewer and has yet to be an underdog. It was 3-2 ATS as an underdog with a similar roster a season ago. The Gators have scored at least 78 in every game, so they should have the firepower to keep this one close.

Back FLORIDA +8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 158.5 (-115).

The Blue Devils know how to defend, especially at home. They are 1-7 O/U, and 0-3 O/U at home this season, allowing 62 or fewer in all 3 games. In their 2 Top-25 battles, they are 0-2 O/U and have given up 71 or fewer in both.

The Gators are 2-4-1 O/U, and their defense has been rock solid as well, allowing 78 or fewer in 5 of 7 contests this season. Considering those trends, take UNDER 157.5 (-110).

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