- Matchup: Duke Blue Devils vs Pittsburgh Panthers
- Event Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Duke Blue Devils, boasting a record of 21-2, will travel to Petersen Events Center on Tuesday for a showdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers, who stand at 9-15.
In their most recent game, the Duke Blue Devils faced the North Carolina Tar Heels, departing with a narrow defeat of 71-68. Duke posted a field goal percentage of 45.2%, shooting 28 out of 62. They made 7 of 19 shots from three-point range and were successful on 5 of 6 free throw attempts for an 83.3% success rate. The Blue Devils secured a total of 34 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and tallied 14 assists while forcing their opponents into 7 turnovers, alongside 6 steals. Defensively, Duke allowed North Carolina to shoot 47.3% from the floor, making 26 of 55 attempts. North Carolina recorded 9 assists and 5 steals. They managed 25 rebounds in total (3 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not register any blocks. North Carolina converted 11 of 14 free throws for a shooting percentage of 78.6% and hit 8 of 19 from beyond the arc. Duke committed 15 fouls while North Carolina had 7.
A standout performance came from Cameron Boozer, who shot 47.6% from the field, dishing out 3 assists while playing 38 minutes and grabbing 11 rebounds. He scored a total of 24 points, making 10 of his 21 attempts.
Duke enters this matchup with an impressive 21-2 record. The team averages 11.0 turnovers per game and incurs 16.0 fouls per contest. The Blue Devils average 39.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 388 assists this season, ranking 69th among Division 1 teams. From long range, Duke shoots 33.9% (200 of 590) and boasts a free throw shooting percentage of 71.8%. Their scoring average stands at 83.4 points per game, placing them 45th in Division 1, with an overall shooting percentage of 49.7%.
Defensively, the Blue Devils are known for compelling their opponents to turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per game while drawing 18.9 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 31.2% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 9th nationally in opponent points per game at 63.9. Duke’s defense enables foes to shoot 39.3% overall (529 of 1,346) and allows 30.0 rebounds per game as a unit. Their ranking in assists allowed is 54th with a total of 273 given up this season.
The Pittsburgh Panthers, in contrast, faced a setback in their last outing, losing 86-67 against SMU. They secured 19 defensive rebounds along with 10 offensive boards, totaling 29 rebounds for the game. The Panthers relinquished possession 12 times and achieved 3 steals. SMU committed 15 fouls, providing the Panthers with 19 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 15 for a shooting percentage of 78.9%. Pittsburgh struggled from beyond the arc, making only 8 of their 33 attempts (24.2%). In terms of overall shooting, the Panthers made 22 of 61 attempts, equating to 36.1%. Pittsburgh allowed SMU to score at a rate of 57.1%, surrendering 32 of 56 shots. They allowed 9 three-pointers out of 21 attempts for SMU, while shooting 76.5% from the free throw line (13 of 17). Defensively, Pittsburgh permitted SMU to snag 31 total rebounds, including 7 offensive.
Cameron Corhen was a key player for the Panthers, totaling 15 points in 30 minutes of play while recording 1 assist. He succeeded with a shooting percentage of 60.0%, hitting 6 of 10 shots and recording 3 rebounds.
Pittsburgh concludes the season with a record of 9-15. They average 17.1 personal fouls per game and convert 66.7% of their free throws. The Panthers average 13.0 assists per game, ranking 263rd in the nation, and they average 11.3 turnovers per game. On the year, Pittsburgh has scored a total of 1,699 points (70.8 per game) and averages 35.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 43.4% from the field, ranking 283rd overall.
Defensively, Pittsburgh concedes 35.2% shooting from three-point range (184 of 522), with opponents hitting 76.5% from the free throw line. They yield an average of 13.2 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, placing them 164th and 61st in those metrics, respectively. The Panthers rank 120th in Division 1 concerning points allowed per game, averaging 71.5. They force 10.9 turnovers each game while allowing opponents to shoot 45.6% from the floor, ranking 278th nationwide.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Pittsburgh
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