NCAAB · Final

Duke Dominates Louisville in Convincing Win

Monday, January 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cameron Indoor Stadium

Duke Blue Devils 83, Louisville Cardinals 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils beat Louisville Cardinals 83-52 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Louisville Cardinals vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive clash at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Duke Blue Devils showcased their dominance over the Louisville Cardinals, winning with a final score of 83-52. This victory extends Duke's impressive home record to 20-1, while Louisville falls to 14-7 overall. Duke's performance was marked by a strong offensive display, averaging 82.7 points per game in their last ten outings, while holding opponents to an average of 70.4 points. The Blue Devils have been on a remarkable seven-game winning streak, and this match further solidified their status as a formidable force in the NCAAB landscape.

Duke's recent form has been exceptional, with a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. They have consistently outscored their opponents, averaging 81.4 points while allowing just 64.6 in their last five contests. Their home record stands at 4-1, demonstrating their ability to protect their court. In contrast, Louisville has struggled somewhat, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they are currently riding a two-game winning streak. The Cardinals have averaged 82.4 points in that stretch but have also allowed an average of 71.5 points.

Historically, Duke has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Louisville, winning all three encounters in the current season and the previous season. Their last meeting on January 7, 2026, ended with a score of 84-73 in favor of Duke. This continued dominance in head-to-head matchups has contributed to the confidence of the Blue Devils coming into this game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this important matchup. The conditions at Cameron Indoor Stadium were typical for a winter evening, with a lively atmosphere that often favors the home team.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Duke as the favorite, with a spread of -8.5 and a total set at 157.5. The moneyline reflected Duke's strong position at -470, while Louisville was listed at +360. These odds underscored the expectation of a Duke victory, which they delivered convincingly.

As the game unfolded, Duke's offensive prowess was on full display, with key contributions from players like Cameron Boozer, who made significant scoring plays including a dunk and a turnaround jump shot. The Blue Devils maintained control throughout the game, consistently extending their lead and showcasing their depth and talent.

Overall, this matchup highlighted Duke's ability to dominate at home and their continued success against Louisville. The Blue Devils are now firmly positioned as a top contender in the NCAAB, while Louisville will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DUKE -8.5	157.5 o -105 / u -115	Louisville Cardinals +360 · Duke Blue Devils -470

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Leaders

PointsCameron Boozer19Duke Blue Devils
AssistsCameron Boozer4Duke Blue Devils
ReboundsCameron Boozer10Duke Blue Devils
PointsRyan Conwell18Louisville Cardinals
AssistsMikel Brown Jr.4Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsJ'Vonne Hadley5Louisville Cardinals

Recent form

Duke Blue Devils

Last 10: 9-1Streak W782.7 scored · 70.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W90-69vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 24
W80-50at Stanford CardinalJan 17
W71-56at California Golden BearsJan 15
W82-75vs SMU MustangsJan 10
W84-73at Louisville CardinalsJan 7
W91-87at Florida State SeminolesJan 3
W85-79vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 31
L81-82vs Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 21
W97-73vs Lipscomb BisonsDec 16
W66-60at Michigan State SpartansDec 6

Louisville Cardinals

Last 10: 6-4Streak W282.4 scored · 71.5 allowed per game2-2 away

W85-71vs Virginia Tech HokiesJan 24
W100-59at Pittsburgh PanthersJan 18
L70-79vs Virginia CavaliersJan 14
W75-62vs Boston College EaglesJan 10
L73-84vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 7
L76-80at Stanford CardinalJan 3
W90-70at California Golden BearsDec 31
W94-54vs Montana GrizzliesDec 20
L62-83at Tennessee VolunteersDec 17
W99-73vs Memphis TigersDec 13

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	Louisville Cardinals	Duke Blue Devils
Field goals	16-54	31-61
Field goal %	30	51
Three-pointers	11-34	8-23
Three-point %	32	35
Free throws	9-13	13-18
Free throw %	69	72
Rebounds	26	47
Offensive rebounds	9	15
Defensive rebounds	17	32
Assists	11	14
Steals	6	7
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	12
Fast-break points	13	4
Points in the paint	10	42
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	1	31
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	2	96

How the scoring went

1st Half28-34Cayden Boozer makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
1st Half28-35Cayden Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half28-36Isaiah Evans makes free throw 1 of 3
1st Half28-37Isaiah Evans makes free throw 2 of 3
1st Half28-38Isaiah Evans makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half28-40Patrick Ngongba II makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
2nd Half28-41Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half28-42Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-42Mikel Brown Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-42Mikel Brown Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-44Patrick Ngongba II makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Caleb Foster assists)
2nd Half30-46Patrick Ngongba II makes layup
2nd Half33-46Aly Khalifa makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Conwell assists)
2nd Half33-48Patrick Ngongba II makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half35-48Ryan Conwell makes driving layup
2nd Half35-51Caleb Foster makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half35-52Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-53Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-53Isaac McKneely makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mikel Brown Jr. assists)
2nd Half38-55Cameron Boozer makes layup
2nd Half38-57Cameron Boozer makes layup (Maliq Brown assists)
2nd Half41-57Mikel Brown Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Conwell assists)
2nd Half41-60Nikolas Khamenia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)
2nd Half41-62Isaiah Evans makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half41-64Nikolas Khamenia makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half44-64Isaac McKneely makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sananda Fru assists)
2nd Half45-64J'Vonne Hadley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-67Nikolas Khamenia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Foster assists)
2nd Half45-69Nikolas Khamenia makes layup (Patrick Ngongba II assists)
2nd Half45-70Nikolas Khamenia makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-70Ryan Conwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mikel Brown Jr. assists)
2nd Half48-71Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-72Patrick Ngongba II makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-74Cameron Boozer makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half51-74Ryan Conwell makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-76Cameron Boozer makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-78Maliq Brown makes layup
2nd Half51-80Cayden Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half52-80J'Vonne Hadley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-83Nikolas Khamenia makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)