Duke vs. Louisville prediction: Take the heavy underdog

Duke vs. Louisville prediction: Take the heavy underdog

Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between Duke and Louisville. Home team in CAPS.

Duke coach David Cutcliffe
AP

DUKE (+19.5) over Louisville

I got excited when I saw this matchup. Then I remembered it was football. The Cardinals are likely just as amped to face the only winless team in the ACC, giving the Blue Devils a chance to catch an overconfident visitor off guard on short rest.