Clemson vs Duke Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's College Basketball Game

Naessens' prediction: Expect a grinder of a game in Durham today.

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Phil Naessens • Betting Analyst
Feb 14, 2026 • 08:30 ET • 4 min read

NCAAB

Match starts: 2 hrs
CLEM
57 %
DUKE
43 %
EXPERT PICK - TOTAL
u133.5 (-110)
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Duke Blue Devils Caleb Foster NCAAM
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) dribbles the ball.

The Clemson Tigers and Duke Blue Devils open a massive Saturday of college hoops when they meet in an important ACC matchup.

This afternoon's matchup features two slow-tempo, defensive-minded teams, and my Clemson vs. Duke predictions expect a low-scoring grind at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 

Read on for my college basketball picks for Saturday, February 14. 

Clemson vs Duke prediction

Clemson vs Duke best bet: Under 133.5 (-110)

While the game total feels low, it isn't low enough for two of the ACC's most disciplined defensive units. 

The Duke Blue Devils have stayed Under the total in eight of their previous 10 games, largely because Jon Scheyer’s squad is currently a Top 3 defensive unit in the country. 

The Clemson Tigers' only path to a road victory involves its 13th-ranked KenPom defense and slowing the game to a snail's pace, which they are comfortable doing, as they rank near the bottom of the country in tempo

Expect a rugged, physical battle and a low-scoring affair in Durham. 

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Clemson vs Duke same-game parlay

Clemson is a road juggernaut, boasting a 6-1 ATS record away from home and a 5-1 against the number in ACC road games. Their elite perimeter defense and methodical pace will keep this game close against a Duke team that is just 5-6 ATS at home.

Clemson vs Duke SGP

  • Under 133.5
  • Clemson +13.5

Our beyond the arc SGP: Godfrey, Boozer struggle

RJ Godfrey hasn’t reached 12 points in four of his last five games, while Cameron Boozer has missed his scoring prop in three of his past five.

Isaiah Evans has failed to hit three triples in five of his last six, and Caleb Foster has recorded at least three assists in three of his last five games.

Clemson vs Duke SGP

  • RJ Godfrey Under 11.5 points
  • Isaiah Evans Under 2.5 made threes
  • Cameron Boozer Under 21.5 points
  • Caleb Foster Over 2.5 assists

Clemson vs Duke odds

  • Spread: Clemson +12.5 (-110) Duke -12.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Clemson +600 | Duke -900
  • Over/Under: Over 133.5 (-110)  | Under 133.5 (-110)

Clemson vs Duke betting trend to know

Clemson has hit the Under in 12 of its last 16 games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Clemson vs. Duke.

How to watch Clemson vs Duke

Location Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
Date Saturday, February 14, 2026
Tip-off 12:00 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

Clemson vs Duke key injuries

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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu, Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show (Armed Forces Radio), and currently hosts the Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast.

Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series (MLB, NFL, NCAAF, and Tennis) and has written for numerous publications, including Advance Local, SB Nation, FanSided, and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports. 

His favorite sports to bet on are tennis, MLB, WNBA, Euro men’s and women’s hoops, NCAA sports, NFL, and the NBA. Phil has numerous betting accounts in the US and Europe, and his best advice is to line shop for the best value possible.

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