Published Mar 4, 11:09pm ET by
Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 4, 11:09pm ET
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North Carolina and Duke meet for the second time this season in their classic rivalry. The Tar Heels won the first matchup at home, but are facing an uphill battle in the road rematch against #1 Duke.
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| Duke Blue Devils | -185 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | +155 |
North Carolina continued to rise in the ranks after defeating Clemson. They are currently projected to receive a 5-seed in the latest NCAA Tournament Bracketology. A win would further help their case for a higher seed, though they are safely in the field regardless of the result. The Tar Heels currently sit in 4th place in the ACC with a 12-5 conference mark. They're led by Freshman phenom Caleb Wilson, who is nearly averaging a 20/10.
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The Blue Devils sit at #1 in the NET, KenPom, and AP Top 25, currently well on pace to receive the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Boasting the nation's very best defense and a top-5 offense, Duke is once again one of the top contenders to take home the title. Before focusing on that, or the ACC Tournament, the Blue Devils will be focused on the chance to even out the season series versus their bitter rival North Carolina.
It's always a classic when North Carolina and Duke meet, with the first clash of the season being no different. After a 3-point win for the Tar Heels on their home court, Duke is poised for a similar win back at Cameron. The Blue Devils are undefeated at home on the season, a pattern that is unlikely to change before the ACC tournament starts. North Carolina may keep this one relatively close, but expect Duke to come out on top.
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Duke Blue Devils (-185)
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