NEWSLETTER
The No. 5 seed Duke Blue Devils (26-8) and the No. 12 seed Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (30-4) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 7:10 PM. The contest airs on CBS.
On Saturday, in its most recent game, Duke beat Virginia 59-49. With 23 points, Jeremy Roach was its high scorer. In its previous game, Oral Roberts defeated North Dakota State on Tuesday, 92-58. Max Abmas scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed 11 assists and three boards).
When is Duke vs. Oral Roberts and when does it start?
This matchup between the Blue Devils and Golden Eagles is set to start on Thursday, March 16, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:10 PM ET.
Where to Watch Duke vs. Oral Roberts
The Blue Devils and Golden Eagles will hit the hardwood at Amway Center for this matchup on March 16, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Game Preview
Duke Stats, Odds & Insights
Duke averages 72.5 points per game (159th in college basketball) while giving up 63.9 per outing (32nd in college basketball). It has a +292 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 8.6 points per game.
The Blue Devils are averaging 72.5 points, only 2.4 more than the 70.1 the Golden Eagles allow.
Duke hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (238th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.1 on average.
Offensively, the Blue Devils have played better when playing at home this season, averaging 76.7 points per game, compared to 68.0 per game in away games.
Duke has been scoring 74.0 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 72.5 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Oral Roberts Stats, Odds & Insights
Oral Roberts outscores opponents by 14.1 points per game (posting 84.2 points per game, third in college basketball, and giving up 70.1 per outing, 176th in college basketball) and has a +480 scoring differential.
The Golden Eagles’ 84.2 points per game are 20.3 more than the Blue Devils allow.
Oral Roberts hits 3.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.8 (fourth-most in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7.
The Golden Eagles are scoring more points at home (88.2 per game) than away (79.7).
In its last 10 games, Oral Roberts is compiling 81.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 84.2.
Blue Devils Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | 34 | 15.4 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Jeremy Roach | 30 | 13.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Tyrese Proctor | 34 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Mark Mitchell | 34 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Dariq Whitehead | 26 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Golden Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Abmas | 33 | 22.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Connor Vanover | 33 | 12.9 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Issac McBride | 34 | 11.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Carlos Jurgens | 34 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| C. Jã¼rgens | 3 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
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