The Duke Blue Devils travel to Tallahassee on Tuesday evening to take on No. 9 Florida State. It's a stiff ACC conference test for the Blue Devils, who are playing without Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame coach is out after a recent back surgery.

To make things more interesting, Florida State is one of only two teams who remain unbeaten in ACC play. So there's a lot on the line for Jeff Capel's Duke team -- and a big opportunity for Leonard Hamilton's Seminoles to come up with a marquee win.

Here is how you can watch the game, both on TV and streaming online. We'll also highlight some matchups to keep an eye on and make a pick for the game.

Viewing information

  • When: 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday
  • Where: Donald L. Tucker Center; Tallahassee, Florida
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Live stream: Watch ESPN

Scouting report

In Duke's first game without Coach K at the helm, the Blue Devils nearly gave up a 24-point lead late against Boston College at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke went cold from the floor and gave up a big run to the Eagles' streaking backcourt. With mainstay Amile Jefferson sidelined for this one, the Blue Devils may be susceptible to giving up points in the paint -- and lacking in rim protection.

That's where Florida State could take advantage of this matchup. The Seminoles rank 21st in total offensive efficiency in the country, scoring 116.1 points per 100 possessions. They also possess a quick-scoring offense, holding the ball less than 14.8 seconds per possession. With Duke's talented backcourt of Grayson Allen and Matt Jones, it will be a stiff defensive test for Florida State.

Matchup to watch

For Duke, all eyes will be on Grayson Allen. Controversy has followed him everywhere this season with his tripping incident on Dec. 21 earning him an indefinite suspension -- which turned out to be just one game. He may or may not have attempted to stir things up with his legs again against Boston College. So on such a big stage, it will be interesting to see how he responds after stepping on the floor after a controversial move like that earlier in the week.

For Florida State, Dwayne Bacon and Jonathan Isaac are two future pros who lead the way with 18.1 points and 12.2 points per game, respectively. Bacon is a lanky, athletic wing who has a strong defensive prowess -- and could draw an assignment to guard Allen or Luke Kennard. Isaac, a superior rebounder and rim protector, may be set to have a field day with Amile Jefferson on the sideline with an injury.

Odds and pick

  • KenPom odds: Florida State -1
  • KenPom projection: Florida State 80 | Duke 79
  • Pick: Florida State -1

Duke's first game without Coach K got off to a solid start, until the Blue Devils nearly blew a huge lead and lost the only player who has started in every game this season. I think Jefferson's absence will loom large for Duke, and the Seminoles notch a huge ACC win over No. 7 Duke. I'm taking FSU here.