COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS @ DUKE

Coastal arrives off a one-point opener

Coastal fell 71–70 to Eastern Michigan on Nov. 2; Trey Perry led the Chanticleers with 20 points, four rebounds and three assists.

A largely new Coastal rotation

Coastal returns three players from last season and added 12 newcomers, leaving early-season chemistry and roles to watch.

Frontcourt size is a key matchup

A preview identifies Caleb Middleton as Coastal’s lone player over 6-foot-9 and highlights Duke’s interior options, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje and Patrick Ngongba II. Scheyer said Duke could use a physical, experienced frontcourt option alongside Pat to protect and support him.

Duke opened with a decisive win

Duke beat Army 84–50 in its opener, a strong first result before hosting Coastal.

Game details

Duke hosts Coastal Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. in Cameron Indoor Stadium on ACC Network.

Availability and starters remain unconfirmed

No reliable injury update or confirmed starting lineup was found; Scheyer said the answer involves subbing rotations, so projected rotations remain unconfirmed.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Be cautious with Duke’s moneyline price

Duke is the clear favorite, but without a posted sportsbook price, compare the implied probability with your own estimate before considering the moneyline.

Wait for the spread before considering Duke

Evaluate a Duke spread only after a number and price are available, and pass if the margin is unusually large.

Conditional total lean: under at 150 or higher

Consider an under at 150 or higher against the cited 146-point model projection; Scheyer said Duke became stagnant against the zone and took contested shots, but verify the posted number and price.