NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Arizona vs Duke Odds, Best Bets

The Arizona Wildcats are set for a Sweet 16 showdown against the Duke Blue Devils on Thursday night. Arizona enters this game as the underdog for the first time in the NCAA Tournament, but there’s no doubt that Tommy Lloyd’s squad thrives with a chip on their shoulder. Meanwhile, Duke seems to be firing on all cylinders as they continue their pursuit of a national championship behind Jon Scheyer and freshman sensation Cooper Flagg.

Arizona vs Duke

Location: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Where to Watch: CBS
Time: 9:39 p.m. ET
Spread: Duke -9.5 | Total: 154.5
Moneyline: Duke -550 | Arizona +400

Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.

Arizona vs Duke Best Bet: Duke -9.5

Duke has not only done exactly what everyone expected them to do by making the Sweet 16, but they’ve done it with ease, steamrolling their first two opponents. The Blue Devils are the top-ranked offense and a top-five defense, which makes it challenging to put faith in a team upsetting them. Although Arizona’s run has been remarkable, the Wildcats’ season will likely end on Thursday and at the hands of a double-digit loss.

Arizona vs Duke Best Total Bet: Under 154.5

As mentioned, Duke’s offense is the top-ranked in the nation heading into this matchup. On the flip side, Arizona is no slouch, as it has the firepower to keep itself in any game. Even then, it’s hard to see these two squads combining for more than 154.5 points in what will likely be a physical matchup from the start. A final score of 74-62 seems like a realistic outcome.

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Arizona Best Player Bet: Caleb Love 20+ Points +125

Caleb Love is no stranger to facing off with Duke, considering he started his college career by playing three seasons at North Carolina. Despite wearing Arizona threads now, there’s no doubt the rivalry still runs rich in his blood. In their one matchup this season, Love put together an abysmal shooting night, finishing with only eight points in a 14-point loss. Understanding that he must be at his best for the Wildcats to keep pace with the Blue Devils, I expect the senior guard to come out aggressive, especially fresh off a 29-point performance against Oregon in the Round of 32.

Duke Best Player Bet: Tyrese Proctor 4+ Threes Made +155

While Flagg is undeniably Duke’s biggest threat when on the floor, his impact on the game goes far beyond what he can do with the ball. The freshman’s presence draws so much attention that it opens up the offense for the Blue Devils, which leads to more scoring opportunities for his teammates. One player who’s taken full advantage of this is Tyrese Proctor. The Australian product has been shooting lights since the ACC Tournament, finishing with 6+ threes in each of his last three games. I believe Proctor continues to shoot confidently and puts together another big performance.