Duke basketball vs Baylor live score: Prediction, how to watch March Madness
Duke basketball vs Baylor live score: Prediction, how to watch March Madness
The Duke men's basketball team took another step toward a national championship on Friday, beating the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers by 44 points in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament to reach the round of 32.
In his third season as the Duke head coach, Jon Scheyer could reach the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year with a win over the Baylor Bears, but there's still 40 minutes of basketball left in the opening weekend.
The Bears, one of the country's best offenses, are led by a dominant two-man tandem of senior forward Norchad Omier, a Miami transfer, and freshman guard VJ Edgecombe. Scheyer and his returning players should also recognize senior guard Jeremy Roach, a former four-year Blue Devil who reached the Elite Eight with Duke twice before his decision to transfer.
Follow along with Duke's second NCAA Tournament game of the year with our live in-game updates below.
What channel is Duke vs Baylor on today? Where to watch, stream live
TV channel: CBS
CBS Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Fubo TV (free trial for new subscribers)
Duke will tip off vs. Baylor on CBS. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app, Fubo (which offers a free trial for new subscribers), and Paramount+. Announcers for the game are Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the court.
Duke vs Baylor start time, TV channel, location
Start time: 2:40 p.m. ET
2:40 p.m. ET TV info: CBS
CBS Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
Duke vs Baylor preview
Duke: The Blue Devils have a 32-3 record after their first-round victory over Mount St. Mary's with 28 wins in their last 29 games. Duke has won five of its last nine games by at least 30 points and 10 of its last 12 by double-digits.
Baylor: The Bears entered the NCAA Tournament on what appeared to be a downward spiral, losing 10 of their last 18 games ahead of March Madness, but Baylor pulled out a 75-72 victory over Mississippi State in the first round. Thanks to the difficult Big 12 conference, the Bears have KenPom's sixth-hardest schedule, but they haven't beaten a top-20 team in the site's rankings since November.
Duke vs Baylor odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM as of Saturday night.
Spread: Duke -11.5
Duke -11.5 Over/under: 143.5
143.5 Moneyline: Duke -800 / Mount St. Mary's +550
Duke vs Baylor prediction, game picks
Duke 86, Baylor 67: I think the Blue Devils struggle to put the Bears away early. As a slightly undersized but physically imposing rebounder, Norchad Omier reminds me of the recipe the Clemson Tigers used to win the paint against Duke. However, the Bears aren't a good perimeter defense, and Duke has too many shooters to let those chances go to waste. Expect either Kon Knueppel or Tyrese Proctor to score at least 18 points.
Duke basketball injury updates
Duke: Junior forward Maliq Brown still hasn't returned from his dislocated shoulder, and it seems unlikely that Blue Devils fans would see him before the Elite Eight or Final Four if Duke advances that far. Head coach Jon Scheyer said before the tournament that he didn't know if Brown would take the court again this season.
Duke vs Baylor stats
Duke
PPG: 83.0
83.0 PPG allowed: 61.5
61.5 FG%: 48.8%
48.8% 3PT% : 37.7%
: 37.7% KenPom ranking: No. 1
Baylor
PPG: 76.4
76.4 PPG allowed: 69.2
69.2 FG%: 44.8%
44.8% 3PT% : 35.1%
: 35.1% KenPom ranking: No. 29
Duke vs Baylor championship odds
Odds according to BetMGM:
Duke: +300
Baylor: +20000
Duke Blue Devils basketball schedule 2024-25
The past five games of Duke's 2024-25 basketball season.
3/8 at North Carolina Tar Heels (W, 82-69) 3/13 vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (W, 78-70) - ACC Tournament 3/14 vs North Carolina Tar Heels (W, 74-71) - ACC Tournament 3/15 vs Louisville Cardinals (W, 73-62) - ACC Tournament 3/21 vs Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (W, 93-49) - NCAA Tournament 3/23 vs Baylor Bears - NCAA Tournament
Baylor Bears basketball schedule 2024-25
The past five games of Baylor 2024-25 basketball season.
3/4 at TCU Horned Frogs (W, 61-58) 3/8 vs Houston Cougars (L, 65-61) 3/12 vs Kansas State Wildcats (W, 70-56) - Big 12 Tournament 3/13 vs Texas Tech Red Raiders (W, 76-74) - Big 12 Tournament 3/21 vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (W, 75-72) - NCAA Tournament 3/23 vs Duke Blue Devils - NCAA Tournament
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