The Blue Devils face a monster spread in our Siena vs. Duke predictions and March Madness picks for March 19.
Duke has bigger fish to fry than Siena, but that doesn't mean the Blue Devils won't blow the Saints out of the water. Jason Logan is sizing up this monster spread and explains why the Dukies are up to the challenge.
The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils are massive 28.5-point favorites against the No. 16 Siena Saints in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The only reason bookies aren’t shovelling on more points is the Blue Devils’ recent health concerns. With a couple of starters already sidelined, head coach Jon Scheyer will protect his key rotation players on Thursday, but Duke’s bench is still loaded with top-tier talents that would be stars with any other program.measure up as one of the greatest college teams in history. There's a notable gap between the Top 4 seeds and the rest of the bracket, and you could say there’s a sizable one between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Duke destroys, even with the Blue Devils giving it 80% in Round 1. TheWhen it comes to monster favorites in the Big Dance, those powerful programs live up to the hype. Since 1998, March Madness favorites of -28 or higher are 13-9 ATS. Duke’s plan for Round 1 is to build a lead, sit the starters, and rest for the Round of 32. That doesn’t mean the Blue Devils can’t also cover this spread. Going back to the non-conference slate, the Dukies laid spreads of 30+ and creamed those mid-major foes behind a bench scoring more than 36 points per game.won’t get his usual work in, but will be happy to pick apart Siena from beyond the arc. Before a 1-for-5 day from deep in the ACC title game, Boozer banged home 2+ triples in three straight games.Cameron Boozer won’t be going all out in Round 1. He’ll shoot some triples and look to get his teammates touches. Duke has gone Under the closing total in 12 of its last 18 games.Duke has covered the spread in 11 of its last 18 games for +4.4 units and a 22% ROI. Find more: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. In his 20 years with Covers, lead NFL betting analyst Jason Logan has seen it all and bet it all. Through the wild west of early Internet gambling to lobbying for legalized sports betting to our brave new wagering world, Jason has been a consistent source of actionable info and entertainment for squares and sharps alike. Since joining the Covers team back in 2005, he honed his handicapping skills to provide audiences with the most thorough insights, blending traditional capping methods with advanced modelling and predictive analysis. Jason has studied the ins and outs of the sports betting business, learning from some of the most successful gamblers in the industry and the biggest sportsbook operators on the planet. He is under center for Covers during NFL season as our top NFL expert, taking the points in his infamous NFL Underdogs column and representing the Covers Community at the Super Bowl. While he lives for football season, Jason's first love is basketball and that shows in his in-depth NBA, NCAA, and WNBA betting breakdowns. On top of being a mainstay in media from coast to coast at stations like WPIX, PHL17, Fox 5 San Diego, WGNO, TSN, SportsNet, ESPN Radio, Jason's analysis has also been featured in USA Today, MSNBC, ESPN, the Wall Street Journal, CBS, Bloomberg, the L.A. Times, the New York Times and other major publications. You can also find JLo stuffing all the top picks and predictions he can into 10 minutes as the host of Covers' flagship podcast, The Sharp 600.South Florida vs Louisville Prediction, Picks & Odds for Thursday's March Madness GameSMU vs Miami Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's March Madness GameSam Houston vs New Mexico Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameStars vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL GameMarch Madness Odds 2026: Duke the Overall Favorite Following Bracket RevealYour Printable March Madness Bracket Writing Choices Say a Lot About YouIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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