It doesn't get any better than this in an early-season matchup. #1 faces #2 with both teams at a perfect 8-0 straight up. But, while Texas is 3-1 ATS, Duke has underperformed at 3-5 ATS. They haven't crushed the teams they were supposed to and they nearly lost to VaTech, needing a half-court shot at the buzzer to escape with a win. Texas is averaging more points per game (82.5 vs. 76.6) and allowing fewer (55.6 vs. 59.7). Texas' defense is holding opponents to 36.5% shooting. Take the Long Horns plus the points for one star.
This pick was released to clients on October 15, 2012 at 6:15PM ET.
CBB
Texas at Duke
December 10, 2005
1:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Texas +3 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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