Kentucky-Duke Rivalry Set for Saturday Showcase
Top 10 Matchup to Tip Off at 9:30 p.m. ET
ESPN to Televise, No. 9 Blue Devils Two-Point Favorites
Two titans of college basketball will square off on Saturday night when No. 9 Duke hosts Kentucky in a high-profile non-conference matchup.
The Blue Devils enter the contest with a 7-1 record and are coming off a thrilling overtime victory over Ohio State. Meanwhile, Kentucky is 6-2 on the season and is looking to rebound from a loss to Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational championship game.
Saturday's game will be the 43rd meeting between the two schools, and it is sure to be another classic. The Blue Devils and Wildcats rank first and second in all-time wins in men's college basketball history, and they have combined for 11 national championships.
Viewing Info
- Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+or fuboTV
Odds
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Duke is a two-point favorite over Kentucky. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.
What to Watch For
- The Battle in the Paint: Both Duke and Kentucky have talented frontcourts. Paolo Banchero is a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and Oscar Tshiebwe is one of the best rebounders in the country.
- The Point Guard Play: Tyrese Maxey is one of the best point guards in the country and he will be a key for Kentucky. Jeremy Roach is a solid point guard for Duke, but he will need to step up his game against Kentucky's pressure defense.
- The Three-Point Shooting: Both Duke and Kentucky can score from beyond the arc. Duke is shooting 38.2% from three-point range this season, while Kentucky is shooting 37.5%.
