#20 Duke at #18 Louisville Prediction, Odds and Trends in Week 9

As we head into the final few weeks of the college football regular season, all eyes are on the potential playoff candidates. MyBookie Sportsbook Regular Season Football Betting Preview | Week 9 | #20 Duke vs #18 Louisville

That may well be putting the cart before the horse, though, as we still need to see what the Playoff Committee thinks about things, as well as figuring out who will represent each conference in the Championship Games this season. Over in the ACC, it looks as though the Florida State Seminoles are going to be making their way to the Conference Championship Game, but who will they play? This matchup might make the picture a little clearer, as the winner of this one will get a definite edge on the #2 spot. Louisville will start this one as a 4-point home favorite, with the total set at 46 ½.

Duke Blue Devils at Louisville Cardinals Game Info

When: Saturday, October 21 at 3:30 PM EST
Where: Cardinal Stadium, Louisville
TV: ESPN

Why bet on the Duke Blue Devils

Duke went into Week 8 of the season sitting at 2-0 in conference play, and for a moment, it looked as though they might maintain that perfect record and take control of the ACC. Unfortunately, they collapsed late against Florida State and ended up losing that one 38-20. A win here, though, would erase the bad feelings from that performance and put them back in control in the race for a spot in the Conference Championship Game. Despite that loss, the Blue Devils have made a habit of winning games and have won 7 of their last 9 overall. Both losses this season have come against very good teams, with Florida State and Notre Dames the teams to have beaten them. They have also been great against the spread, covering in 8 of their las 11 games, as well as going 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. The OVER has hit in each of their last 5 road games.

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Why bet on the Louisville Cardinals

The Cardinals went into last weekend’s game against Pitt as a 7-point favorite as they looked to maintain their perfect record on the season. By the time all was said and done, the Cardinals lost 38-20 and saw their playoff hopes slipping away in the process. They are, though, still 3-1 in conference play and sitting behind Florida State in that critical #2 spot. Staying there would see them head to the Conference Championship Game, but it’s a tight battle there, so there really is no room for error. Louisville is now 7-1 SU in their last 8 games overall and have been money against the spread when playing at home, covering in each of their last 8 games in their own building. While the UNDER has been trending of late, the Cardinals have seen the OVER hit in 4 of their last 5 conference games.

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#20 Duke vs #18 Louisville Expert Pick and Series Prediction

For me, playing this one is going to be a game time decision, as I think we are looking at a bit of a coin flip here, especially against the spread. For now, I am on Louisville to win, but I’m not sure they cover. I do like the OVER in this one.

Duke Blue Devils 30, Louisville Cardinals 33

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