Published Mar 2, 6:27am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 2, 6:27am ET
Grok AI
Updated Mar 2, 7:32am ET
Duke travels to Raleigh for a Monday night showdown with NC State. Can NC State upset the best team in the country?
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| NC State Wolfpack | +9.5 (-108) |
| Duke Blue Devils | -9.5 (-112) |
Duke is 27-2 overall, 15-1 in the ACC, and the number one team in the country. The Blue Devils are a legitimate national title contender heading into March. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
No conversation about Duke can be discussed without talking about freshman phenom Cameron Boozer. He is arguably the best player in college basketball right now, averaging nearly 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. Will NC State have an answer for him?
NC State is 19-10 overall and 10-6 in the ACC. Though still in the upper echelon of the ACC, they have completely fallen out of the title race. They have currently lost four of their last five games.
Three of these losses were to marquee teams in the conference like UVA and Miami, but a recent loss to four-win Notre Dame was a concerning sight. This is the worst time of year to lose form. Can the Wolfpack go back to their January dominance as the tournament nears?
Duke vs NC State will be a heated game. This rivalry matchup should be worth the price of entry; however, we think Duke is a scary out. The Blue Devils are playing the best basketball of their life, while NC State is doing the opposite. We believe that Duke will handle NC State and take the points. Our pick is Duke ATS (-9.5)
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Duke ATS (-9.5)
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