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Duke vs. Miami (FL) prediction: Why Duke is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Duke vs Miami (FL) predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Miami (FL) will face the favored Duke in women's college basketball action at Watsco Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Duke as the most likely winner of the Duke vs. Miami (FL) game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Duke vs. Miami (FL) prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between Duke and Miami (FL) 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Duke a 97% chance of beating Miami (FL).
According to our model, the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 61% chance of staying under.
Duke vs. Miami (FL) odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Duke | Miami (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -13.5 (-110) | +13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -901 | +700 |
| Total | o135.5 (-110) | u135.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Duke vs. Miami (FL) picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Duke -13.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Duke | -901 |
| Total | Under 135.5 | -110 |
According to our best women's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Duke -13.5 at the spread.
Duke vs. Miami (FL) game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Miami (FL) and Duke at Watsco Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Duke vs. Miami (FL)
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Watsco Center
Conclusion
We predict Duke, with a 97% win probability, will likely beat Miami (FL) on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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