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(NCAAB) Duke vs. Kentucky,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -108.00 Kentucky (Home)
Result: Loss
I think Kentucky has more shooters and the better defensive team. The public loves the Blue Devils and there's a ton of hype around this year's team because of Zion Williamson and another loaded freshman class. I wouldn't doubt Coach K to turn this team into a title contender, but they lost all their key guys from last year. I just think it's going to take some time for this team to gel. Kentucky also has an equally strong freshmen crop, but they got some experienced guys back from last year's team, plus added in senior All-Pac-12 center Reid Travis Perhaps no team got as much off-season exposure as the Duke Blue Devils. They played in a nationally televised exhibition in August and have had multiple other profiled exhibitions. Kentucky has some more experience and depth and I back them here in a near pick'em game.