NCAAB · Final

Duke Dominates TCU in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 5:25 PM ET · Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Duke Blue Devils 81, TCU Horned Frogs 58, 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils beat TCU Horned Frogs 81-58 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 21, 2026.

Who was favored in TCU Horned Frogs vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 81-58 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. This victory underscores Duke's impressive season, as they have now achieved a remarkable home record of 34-2. The Blue Devils have been in exceptional form, boasting a perfect 10-0 record over their last ten games, with an average of 80.9 points scored and only 62.3 points allowed. Their recent success includes a streak of ten consecutive wins, demonstrating their dominance on the court.

In contrast, TCU finished the season with a record of 23-12. Although they had a strong run with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, they entered this matchup on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Kansas Jayhawks 78-73. TCU averaged 76.9 points scored while allowing 72.3 points during this stretch. Their away record stands at 3-2, indicating some resilience on the road but not enough to challenge Duke effectively in this encounter.

Duke's home performance has been particularly noteworthy, as they maintained an 8-0 record at home during their last ten games. This includes a series of strong victories against notable opponents, such as a recent win against the Virginia Cavaliers, where they secured a 74-70 victory. TCU, while also successful at home with a 5-0 record, faced a more challenging environment in this away game.

The matchup featured a significant betting line, with DraftKings setting Duke as 12.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 140.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The moneyline odds indicated Duke at -850 and TCU at 575, further emphasizing the disparity in perceived strength between the two teams.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have been navigating their rosters as the season progresses. The absence of key players can often impact performance, but the details are not specified here.

The game conditions were typical for a late March evening, with both teams likely facing a mix of excitement and pressure as they competed in a pivotal matchup. Viewers were treated to a showcase of talent, particularly from Duke's players, who executed their game plan effectively.

Throughout the game, fans witnessed several notable scoring plays, including a 26-foot three-point jumper from Dame Sarr, which capped off a strong offensive display by the Blue Devils. TCU struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short against Duke's robust defense.

As the final buzzer sounded, Duke's victory probability was calculated at a staggering 99.9%, reflecting their control throughout the game. The Blue Devils demonstrated their capability as a formidable force in NCAAB, leaving TCU to regroup and reassess as they move forward in the tournament.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DUKE -12.5	140.5 o -110 / u -110	TCU Horned Frogs +575 · Duke Blue Devils -850

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Leaders

PointsCameron Boozer19Duke Blue Devils
AssistsCayden Boozer5Duke Blue Devils
ReboundsCameron Boozer11Duke Blue Devils
PointsMicah Robinson18TCU Horned Frogs
AssistsJayden Pierre6TCU Horned Frogs
ReboundsMicah Robinson5TCU Horned Frogs

Recent form

Duke Blue Devils

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1080.9 scored · 62.3 allowed per game8-0 at home

W74-70vs Virginia CavaliersMar 15
W73-61vs Clemson TigersMar 14
W80-79vs Florida State SeminolesMar 12
W76-61vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 7
W93-64at NC State WolfpackMar 3
W77-51vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 28
W100-56at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 25
W68-63vs Michigan WolverinesFeb 21
W101-64vs Syracuse OrangeFeb 17
W67-54vs Clemson TigersFeb 14

TCU Horned Frogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak L176.9 scored · 72.3 allowed per game3-2 away

L73-78at Kansas JayhawksMar 13
W95-88vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 12
W73-63vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 7
W73-65at Texas Tech Red RaidersMar 4
W77-68at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 28
W90-78vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 25
W60-54vs West Virginia MountaineersFeb 21
L71-82at UCF KnightsFeb 18
W95-92at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 14
W62-55vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 11

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16
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	TCU Horned Frogs	Duke Blue Devils
Field goals	23-69	27-49
Field goal %	33	55
Three-pointers	7-24	7-21
Three-point %	29	33
Free throws	5-10	20-23
Free throw %	50	87
Rebounds	25	42
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	14	33
Assists	12	17
Steals	12	5
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	8	17
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	3	3
Points off turnovers	20	15
Fast-break points	10	6
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	20	15
Largest lead	3	25
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	11	77

How the scoring went

1st Half31-35Dame Sarr makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half31-36Dame Sarr makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half34-36Tanner Toolson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Micah Robinson assists)
1st Half34-37Maliq Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half34-38Maliq Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-38Vianney Salatchoum makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half38-38Micah Robinson makes layup
2nd Half40-38Micah Robinson makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half40-40Cameron Boozer makes 1-foot dunk (Patrick Ngongba II assists)
2nd Half40-41Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-42Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-42Micah Robinson makes driving layup (Jayden Pierre assists)
2nd Half42-44Isaiah Evans makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-44Jayden Pierre makes driving layup
2nd Half44-46Cayden Boozer makes layup (Patrick Ngongba II assists)
2nd Half44-47Cayden Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-49Cameron Boozer makes layup
2nd Half44-50Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-53Nikolas Khamenia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)
2nd Half47-53Brock Harding makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
2nd Half47-54Nikolas Khamenia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-57Dame Sarr makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-57Micah Robinson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-59Cameron Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half50-60Cayden Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-61Cayden Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-64Dame Sarr makes 22-foot three point jumper (Cayden Boozer assists)
2nd Half50-66Cameron Boozer makes 1-foot dunk (Patrick Ngongba II assists)
2nd Half50-68Cameron Boozer makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Patrick Ngongba II assists)
2nd Half50-70Cameron Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half52-70Jayden Pierre makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half52-72Isaiah Evans makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
2nd Half52-74Maliq Brown makes 1-foot dunk (Cameron Boozer assists)
2nd Half53-74David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-74David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-76Cameron Boozer makes layup
2nd Half54-78Cayden Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half56-78Jace Posey makes driving layup
2nd Half56-81Dame Sarr makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cameron Sheffield assists)
2nd Half58-81Jace Posey makes driving layup