Duke versus Miami basketball ACC Tournament: Game info, odds, live stream, TV

Feb 6, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Miami basketball team plays Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals for the second straight season. After losing to number one seed Duke in the 2022 ACC Semifinals as the fourth seed, Miami is the top seed in the 2023 ACC Tournament. Duke and Miami split their two games this season.

Miami lost 68-66 at Duke in January and overwhelmed the Blue Devils 81-59 in Coral Gables last month. Duke is a completely different team than the one that was blown out by Miami in February. The Blue Devils have gotten healthy and are on a seven-game winning streak entering the ACC Tournament semifinals.

Miami survived Wake Forest 74-72 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The Hurricanes nearly blew a 61-43 lead with 9:53 remaining. Miami has to be able to close games out better. Duke took a 12-0 lead to begin the game versus Pittsburgh and never trailed winning 96-69. Miami has to get out on the Duke shooters.

Duke made 11 of their 25 three-point attempts versus Pittsburgh with Kyle Filipowski and Tyrese Proctor combining to make seen of 11 from beyond the arc. Miami shot 52.5 percent from their floor versus Wake Forest but made only six of 19 threes. Wake Forest shot 40.9 percent overall, but 11-31 on threes.

Duke versus Miami basketball ACC Tournament semifinals

"GAME 32 | MARCH 10, 2023 • 7 P.M. ET • GREENSBORO, N.C.#21/#21 [4] Duke Blue Devils (24-8, 14-6 ACC)Head Coach: Jon Scheyer (Duke, 2010)Record at DU: 24-8 (first season), Career Record: 24-8 (first season)#14/13 [1] Miami Hurricanes (25-6, 15-5 ACC)Head Coach: Jim Larrañaga (Providence, 1971)Record at UM: 251-147 (12th season), Career Record: 721-481 (39th season)SERIES HISTORYAll-Time: 10-24 (9-24 since rebirth) | Home: 7-9 | Away: 3-12 | Neutral: 0-3 | Coach L: 8-10 (8-9 at UM) Streak: Won 1 | Last Meeting: 81-59 home win (Jan. 21, 2023) | First Meeting: 71-69 home win (Dec. 21, 1962)Courtesy MiamiHurricanes.Com"

Duke will present a challenge for Miami’s top-scoring ACC offense. The Blue Devils have allowed under 70 points in eight straight games. Miami was the last team to top 70 in their 81-59 win over Duke last month. Duke finished second in the ACC allowing 63.81 points per game. Miami led the ACC averaging 79.63 PPG.

Duke versus Miami Basketball FanDuel odds

Spread: Duke -3.5 (-102) Miami +3.5 (-120) Total: 144.5 Over (-115), Under (-105) Moneyline:  Duke -156 Miami +150

Miami did not cover the spread versus Wake Forest and the final score was way below the total. The Hurricanes are 18-13 versus the point spread this season and the Blue Devils are 13-19. Duke is 3-2 versus the spread in its last five games and Miami is 2-3. Over their last 10, Duke is 5-5 versus the spread and Miami is 6-4.

Miami has been far better versus the point spread versus ACC opponents with a 14-7 record this season than Duke who is 7-14. It’s tough to trust Miami versus the number. In a postseason game with the Duke defense extremely stingy over the last eight games betting the under is the best bet.

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The winner of Duke versus Miami will play either third-seeded Virginia or Clemson in the championship game on Saturday at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. Miami defeated Virginia in Coral Gables in December and at Clemson in December. Miami is unlikely to look past Duke on Friday. The Hurricanes seek their second ACC Championship.