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Syracuse vs. Duke prediction: Duke favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/16/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Syracuse vs Duke predictions for college basketball Monday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Monday at 7:00 PM ET as Syracuse takes on the favored Duke in men's college basketball action at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Duke as the most likely winner of the Syracuse vs. Duke game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Syracuse vs. Duke prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Syracuse and Duke 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Duke a 96% chance of beating Syracuse. Our predicted final score has Duke winning 85-64.
According to our model, Duke (-20.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Syracuse vs. Duke odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Syracuse | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +20.5 (-110) | -20.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +1600 | -3200 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Syracuse vs. Duke 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 -20.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Duke | -3200 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Syracuse vs. Duke game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball action between Duke and Syracuse at Cameron Indoor Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Syracuse vs. Duke
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
Conclusion
We predict Duke, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat Syracuse on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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