Duke vs UConn Predictions & Picks – Blue Devils To Book Final Four Berth In March Madness

leigh-copson
1 hour ago
Leigh Copson 1 hour ago
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Duke vs UConn picks for Sunday, March 29
  • Game is taking place at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
(Getty Images)

Duke vs UConn Predictions & Picks

Duke are tipped to cover the spread as they win this Elite Eight showdown.

The Blue Devils have the size up front to beat UConn on the boards and they continue to show clutch shooting at critical moments – that combination can see them take this late on.

  • Duke are on a 14-game win streak
  • Duke hare 12-4-0 ATS in their 16 games played with equal rest
  • The Over has cashed in 4 of Duke’s 6 postseason games

Head To Head

  • Duke lead the all-time series 5-4
  • Duke won 66-56 when the two teams last met in December 2014

Duke Form

Duke have advanced to the Elite Eight of March Madness by beating Siena, TCU and St John’s – extending their overall win streak to 14 games.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-24 Notre Dame W 100-56 Regular Season
Feb-28 Virginia W 77-51 Regular Season
Mar-02 NC State W 93-64 Regular Season
Mar-07 North Carolina W 76-61 Regular Season
Mar-12 Florida State W 80-79 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Clemson W 73-61 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 Virginia W 74-70 Conference Tournament
Mar-19 Siena W 71-65 NCAA Tournament
Mar-21 TCU W 81-58 NCAA Tournament
Mar-27 St John's W 80-75 NCAA Tournament

UConn Form

UConn booked their place in the Elite Eight of the national tournament by beating Furman, UCLA and Michigan State.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-21 Villanova W 73-63 Regular Season
Feb-25 St John's NY W 72-40 Regular Season
Feb-28 Seton Hall W 71-67 Regular Season
Mar-07 Marquette L 62-68 Regular Season
Mar-12 Xavier W 93-68 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Georgetown W 67-51 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 St John's NY L 52-72 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Furman W 82-71 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 UCLA W 73-57 NCAA Tournament
Mar-27 Michigan State W 67-63 NCAA Tournament

Verdict

Duke have not been a reliable cover selection in the offseason, but we are giving them the benefit of the doubt here.

Their clutch shooting late on can see them pull away to snatch only their second cover of the tournament.

Best Bet1: Duke -5.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 133.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
Duke -5.0
Spread
@-111.11 - 4 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us
Over 133.5
Total Points
@-111.11 - 2 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us

Upcoming Events

20 September 2026