The set-up: I think the Rams can keep this one close enough to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch. Colorado State beat Denver 74-63 in its opener, while Duke got off to a win and cover over Kansas at Madison Square Garden in its opener. Colorado State is an experienced team though and I think it'll be that collective experience which helps it keep this one competitive. Note that the Rams have four returning starters from last years team and each scored in double figures in the opening win.

The pick: Will the same intensity be there for the Blue Devils as what they put forth in the win over the Jayhawks? Doubtful in my opinion. Note as well that Duke is in fact just 1-4 ATS in its last five at home, while Colorado State is 7-2-1 ATS in its last ten vs. teams with a winning home record. Duke shot just 35.9 percent from the floor in the win over Kansas and I think this line-up of mainly freshman takes a small step back vs. this lowly non-conference opponent. Grab the points.

8* DESTRUCTION on Colorado State.