Duke Holds Off Georgia Tech in Close Contest
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Cameron Indoor Stadium
Duke Blue Devils 85, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils?
Duke Blue Devils beat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 85-79 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils?
Duke Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Duke Blue Devils narrowly defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 85-79. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Duke maintaining its strong home record and Georgia Tech looking to extend its winning streak.
Duke entered the game with a home record of 12-1, having won 9 of their last 10 games, although they were coming off a loss to Texas Tech Red Raiders on December 21. The Blue Devils had averaged 87.6 points scored and allowed 63.7 points over their last ten games, indicating their offensive prowess and solid defense. In contrast, Georgia Tech brought a record of 9-5 into the contest, riding a four-game winning streak. The Yellow Jackets averaged 79.5 points scored and allowed 75.7 points during their last ten games, reflecting a more balanced but slightly less dominant performance compared to Duke.
At home, Duke had a record of 6-1, while Georgia Tech struggled on the road with an away record of 0-3. This disparity highlighted the challenges faced by the Yellow Jackets when playing outside of their home environment. The two teams had previously met twice during the 2025 season, with Duke winning both encounters, including a decisive 82-56 victory in their last meeting on December 21.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This factor likely contributed to the high level of competition seen on the court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Duke heavily favored with a spread of -27.5 and a moneyline of -8000, while Georgia Tech was listed at +2200. The total points for the game were set at 153.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring affair.
The game conditions were optimal for basketball, with both teams taking advantage of the indoor setting at the iconic Cameron Indoor Stadium. Fans were treated to a thrilling contest, with Duke managing to fend off Georgia Tech's late-game surge.
Key moments in the second half included Cayden Boozer's pull-up jump shot that brought the score to 80-75 in favor of Duke, followed by critical free throws from Cameron Boozer that extended Duke's lead. Georgia Tech's Kowacie Reeves Jr. attempted to keep his team in contention with a three-point jumper, but Duke's free-throw shooting down the stretch ultimately sealed the victory.
Overall, the matchup not only showcased the talent of both teams but also the importance of home-court advantage in college basketball. Duke's ability to hold off Georgia Tech's late-game efforts solidified their status as a formidable contender in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DUKE -27.5 | 153.5 o -108 / u -112 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +2200 · Duke Blue Devils -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsCameron Boozer26Duke Blue Devils
- AssistsCaleb Foster4Duke Blue Devils
- ReboundsCameron Boozer12Duke Blue Devils
- PointsKowacie Reeves Jr.23Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsLamar Washington6Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsJaeden Mustaf7Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Recent form
Duke Blue Devils
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | Duke Blue Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-54 | 26-64 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 10-18 | 9-32 |
| Three-point % | 56 | 28 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 24-35 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 18 | 10 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 32 |
| Fouls | 25 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 45 | 41 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-50Cayden Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-52Patrick Ngongba II makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half53-52Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-52Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Maliq Brown makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half54-55Nikolas Khamenia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-56Nikolas Khamenia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-58Cameron Boozer makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-59Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half55-59Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-59Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-61Maliq Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half59-61Chas Kelley III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half59-63Cameron Boozer makes layup
- 2nd Half59-64Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-64Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes layup (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half63-64Peyton Marshall makes layup (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half63-67Cameron Boozer makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half63-70Caleb Foster makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cameron Boozer assists)
- 2nd Half64-70Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-70Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaeden Mustaf assists)
- 2nd Half68-73Isaiah Evans makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Foster assists)
- 2nd Half69-73Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-73Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-75Patrick Ngongba II makes 1-foot dunk (Maliq Brown assists)
- 2nd Half73-75Jaeden Mustaf makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half73-76Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-76Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-76Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-77Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-78Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-80Cayden Boozer makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half75-81Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-81Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half78-82Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-83Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-83Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-84Isaiah Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-85Isaiah Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Duke Blue Devils, below favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Venue
- Cameron Indoor StadiumDurham, NC
- Attendance9314
- OfficialsRon Groover, Bert Smith, Paul Szelc
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