No. 9 Duke will host No. 2 Auburn on Wednesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The Blue Devils lead the all-time series against the Tigers 3-0, and this week will mark only the second meeting between the programs since the turn of the century.

Our Auburn vs. Duke predictions like the Blue Devils to jump out to an early lead on the Tigers, but don't expect Cooper Flagg to play a large role in that.

Ahead of No. 9 Duke men’s basketball’s huge encounter with No. 2 Auburn in Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Chronicle previews the game with an overview, key stat, X-Factor, and three keys.