Duke vs Siena: Mismatch in N-C-A-A Tournament

0:00On March 17, Duke takes on Siena in the first round of the NCAA tournament today. The top-seated Blue Devils enter with a stellar 32 wins and just two losses, while the 16th-seated Saints come in at 23 and 11. Tip off is at 2.50pm Eastern Time from the Bonsa Corps' wellness arena in Greenville, South Carolina, airing live on CBS. You can catch the action streaming on the March Man is Live app, Paramount Plus or HBO Max. Duke sits at number one in both Ken Palm and NET rankings, towering over Siena spots around 190 and 183. Fans see this as a classic mismatch, with Duke fresh off the ACC Championship, but a bit worn from their tournament run. Siena hopes to grind out a slow pace, leaning on ball control and free throws to stay in it, though their lack of outside shooting draws skepticism. Experts predict Duke pulls away easily thanks to superior size, rebounding and defense. Siena struggles with perimeter shots and transition play, giving the Blue Devils every edge.

1:04Betting lines have Duke as 28 and a half point favorites, with a total around 136 and a half. Expect a quick dominance from Duke once they settle in, turning this into a showcase before they advance deeper into March Madness. Made in AI.