North Carolina vs. Duke NCAA Basketball Betting Preview – 03/09/18![]() One of the best NCAA basketball betting matchups is upon us. This Friday, in the ACC Men’s Tournament Semifinals, North Carolina vs. Duke basketball will grace our pupils. Considering the rich rivalry between these two programs, there’s not much else that needs to be said to hype up this pairing. What kind of turnout are the evening’s basketball teaser odds predicting? North Carolina vs. Duke Basketball – Friday, March 9thWhen: 9:00 pm ET Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York TV: ESPN Stream: Watch ESPN NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: North Carolina Tar Heels +4½ (-110) Duke Blue Devils -4½ (-110)
North Carolina Tar Heels
As aforementioned, the Blue Devils come in with the nation’s 5th best scoring offense. For comparison; UNC ranks 22nd in scoring. Not only that, Duke enters with the better overall defense. Specifically, the Tar Heels give up 73.3 points while Duke only allots 69.5. If the odds take both teams’ stats into account, bettors can expect Duke to come in as the favorite. And that would be keeping in line with the odds on the spread. Duke Blue Devils
Considering the statistical advantage Duke has over UNC, it would seem that the Blue Devils are the better option. But to further obscure this point; these two have faced off twice this season. With a win per side, it’s clear this is no easy matchup to predict. The Blue Devils won the most recent rendition 74-64. So that said, perhaps bettors should stick with Duke this evening. North Carolina vs. Duke Basketball Betting PredictionsTrends
North Carolina vs. Duke Basketball PicksThe best rivalry in college basketball is close to impossible to predict. But this is exactly what makes this matchup so riveting. Ultimately, this rendition will likely go in Duke’s favor. The Blue Devils have enjoyed more recent success than UNC and should be able to get the job done on neutral court. Sign up now to bet on this awesome rivalry! Score Prediction: 85-80 Duke. The Blue Devils pick up the win and advance to the ACC championship round. |