The Iowa Hawkeyes take on the No. 17 Duke Blue Devils in the Jimmy V Classic. The Hawkeyes have won four of their last five, while the Blue Devils have won four of their last five. Iowa last played on Nov. 29. Iowa is ranked 8th in points per game at 86.4  and 162nd in points allowed at 67.9. The Blue Devils have won two in a row. Duke is ranked 184th in scoring at 72.2 points a game and they give up 58.7 points a game. Iowa has one of the top-scoring offenses this season. The Hawkeyes play a faster-paced offense. Duke plays at a slower pace. I feel  Duke has been overvalued in the betting market so far this season, covering the spread just twice in its last six games. Iowa has covered in 11 of its last 15 contests going back to last season. The Hawkeyes have won six straight games against ACC opponents and have been one of the top offensive teams in college basketball. 

Play on Iowa.