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Prop bets for Duke football vs. North Carolina A&T
Forward of Duke’s second matchup at residence in opposition to the North Carolina A&T Aggies, the Blue Zone has you lined with some can’t-miss prop bets:
Duke (-26.5) vs. North Carolina A&T
After ending final season with solely three wins, the Blue Devils are already forward this 12 months, having tallied two wins of their season’s begin. Of their wins from final 12 months, one was in opposition to North Carolina A&T, which they beat 45-17. To date, the Aggies have struggled, shedding their first two contests by a mixed 71 factors whereas solely scoring 16. The stats alone level to a continued rout in Duke’s favor.
Decide: Duke -26.5
Over/Underneath (55.5)
The Blue Devils have scored greater than 30 factors in every of their first two video games, and their protection has proven the power to generate turnovers. Nevertheless, as talked about above, North Carolina A&T has struggled to succeed in the aim line. Contemplating that Duke’s defensive output as of late will doubtless show an excessive amount of for the Aggies, their offensive manufacturing could possibly be restricted. Although betting the below could also be much less thrilling, it is the smart transfer right here.
Decide: Underneath 55.5
Will Jalon Calhoun rating a landing?
Calhoun is the staff chief in receiving yards, however he has but to attain a landing. Despite that, I feel he’s a participant to look at Saturday and has the potential to catch a minimum of one rating. Sophomore starter Riley Leonard has proven promise at quarterback, with 68% accomplished. That pattern will very doubtless proceed in opposition to a shaky North Carolina A&T protection. As the sport progresses, and if the Blue Devils have the lead, I may see Duke transitioning to a run-heavy offensive technique to handle the clock, comparable to a landing go to Calhoun early.
Decide: Sure
Will a security happen?
Final week in opposition to Northwestern, the Blue Devils’ protection confirmed the power to generate turnovers and put stress on the opponent. Whereas Northwestern was a staff that might succeed at instances, I don’t assume North Carolina A&T is probably going match to Duke’s physicality. Due to this fact, I’d not be in any respect shocked if a security happens. Search for the Duke protection to set the tone of the sport early and infrequently. If the Blue Devils can push the Aggies deep into their very own territory, I predict they’ll overwhelm North Carolina A&T’s redshirt freshman beginning quarterback Zachary Yeager.
Decide: Sure
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