Texas vs Duke Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/04/2025, 12:45 AM ET

Texas vs Duke Information

The Spectrum Center in Charlotte will host the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night, with the Texas Longhorns taking on the Duke Blue Devils at 8:45 PM. Texas episode showing a year ago finishing the season with 19 wins and 16 losses after a First Four loss to Xavier in the NCAA tournament. The Duke Blue Devils come into this season after a 35-win campaign last year that ended with a three-point loss to Houston in the Final Four. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Texas Preview

Offensively, Texas scored the ball well a year ago, ranking 66th in the country, averaging 78.4 points on better than 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Texas struggled, ranking outside the top 200 nationally, allowing 72.6 points on 42.7% shooting. Jordan Pope is the top returner back this season for Texas from last year, after averaging 11 points in 25.5 points per game.

Duke Preview

Offensively, Duke was one of the premier teams in the nation a year ago, averaging 83.23 points on 49.32% shooting, ranking 11th in the country. Defensively, Duke was better than their offense ranking seventh in the country, holding opponents to 62.7 points on less than 39% shooting. Isaiah Evans is a top returning starter back for Duke this season after averaging 6.8 points in just under 14 minutes per game. The Blue Devils also welcome the number one recruiting class in the nation, headlined by the Boozer twins.

Texas vs Duke Prediction

Duke is one of the premier teams in the country this season and is expected to again compete for a national title. Look for the Blue Devils to do the work on both sides of the ball against a mediocre Texas team to open the year. Take Duke to do the job as they lean on their talent, resulting in the win and cover in Charlotte. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win and cover 94-75.

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