- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs Duke Blue Devils
- Scheduled Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN
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On Monday, Duke Blue Devils (22-2) are set to clash with the Syracuse Orange (14-11) at the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The Syracuse Orange last faced California and secured a thrilling win, finishing 107-100. In that game, Syracuse racked up 16 personal fouls while California had 26. From beyond the arc, Syracuse hit 11 out of 30 attempts. The Golden Bears converted 19 of their 25 free throw chances for a rate of 76.0%. Overall, California managed 34 rebounds (9 offensive and 25 defensive) but did not secure a block. They assisted on 16 field goals and had 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Syracuse allowed California to shoot 45.5% from the field, giving up 35 baskets on 77 tries. Syracuse, meanwhile, achieved 17 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 12 steals. They dominated the boards with 39 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. The Orange converted 25 of 42 free throws for a conversion rate of 59.5%. Syracuse concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 53.5%, hitting 38 out of 71 shots, and managed 6 successful three-pointers out of 25 attempts.
Nate Kingz was a crucial player in this matchup, scoring 27 points on 8 of 14 shooting. He logged 44 minutes, gathered 4 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists, achieving a shooting efficiency of 57.1% in the process.
Syracuse enters this game with a record of 14-11 for the year. They average 76.4 points per game, placing them 173rd in the nation, with a field goal percentage of 47.4%. From three-point range, the Orange hold a shooting percentage of 33.1% (172 out of 520) and convert 63.3% of their free throw attempts. As a team, they secure 35.0 rebounds per game and have notched 331 assists this season, ranking 245th in NCAA basketball. Syracuse averages 11.4 turnovers and commits about 16.6 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Orange forces their opponents into an average of 13.1 turnovers per game while committing about 18.8 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.4% from three-point range and rank 124th in points allowed per game (71.9). Syracuse concedes a field goal percentage of 42.6% (631 of 1,482) and allows 36.6 rebounds per game, ranking 190th in Division 1 in assists allowed, with 337 this season.
In their last game, the Duke Blue Devils secured a victory over Pittsburgh, ending at 70-54. On the rebounding front, Duke allowed Pittsburgh to collect 20 total rebounds (5 offensive). Duke managed a 27.3% shooting performance from beyond the arc, netting 9 of 33 attempts, and shot 3 of 8 from the free throw line, equating to 37.5%. The Blue Devils held Pittsburgh to 21 successful field goals out of 54 attempts, reflecting a shooting percentage of 38.9% for the game. Duke shot 28 of 51 from the field, giving them a 54.9% efficiency. From three-point range, they hit 9 of 23 attempts (39.1%). Pittsburgh accumulated 9 fouls during the game, allowing the Blue Devils a total of 8 free throw attempts. They turned the ball over 13 times but recorded 6 steals. Duke corralled 28 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 35 in that matchup.
Isaiah Evans made a significant contribution for the Blue Devils, scoring 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting, a remarkable 80.0% accuracy, and added 2 rebounds in his 25 minutes on the floor.
Duke boasts a record of 22-2 so far this season. The Blue Devils average 15.8 personal fouls per game and convert 71.6% from the free throw line. They generate 16.9 assists per game (42nd nationally) and maintain an average of 11.1 turnovers per contest. So far this year, Duke has amassed a total of 1,989 points, averaging 82.9 points per game, while grabbing 39.7 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Blue Devils are converting 49.9% of their field goal attempts, positioning them 22nd in the nation.
Defensively, the Blue Devils rank 6th in the nation for points surrendered per game at 63.5. They force 13.1 turnovers each night and permit opponents to shoot 39.3% from the field, ranking 12th overall. Duke allows teams to connect on 31.0% of their three-point attempts (195 of 630), with opposing teams shooting 71.6% from the charity stripe. They surrender 12.0 assists and 29.7 rebounds per game, placing them 68th and 10th respectively in these categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Go with Syracuse
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