Tar Heels vs Blue Devils

Duke’s fiery point guard has spearheaded a nine-game winning streak that has the Blue Devils primed for a late surge in the ACC playoffs, however with Cooper Flagg being hurt, that could all come crashing down. Meanwhile, North Carolina aims take the momentum of a two-game run into the playoffs. Historically, Duke’s sharpshooting wings have thrived in this matchup, the stakes rise higher than ever. Considering these elements, the Blue Devils look poised to extend their momentum on home soil for a strong betting return.

North Carolina will look to exploit Duke's lack of Cooper Flagg in this ACC Tournament game. Meanwhile, Duke carries an impressive nine-game winning run into this showdown, buoyed by a forward who doubtful after getting an ankle injury on Wednesday. Both squads boast explosive offenses led by proven rivalry performers, so expecting a flurry of scoring here seems justified. Banking on an Over 155.5 at (+110) feels like a rock-solid A-grade bet that brings an appealing payout if the scoreboard lights up the way these rivals often do.

Tonight’s face-off feels ripe for another dogfight, as the Blue Devils ride a nice-game hot streak (albeit now missing their start forward), and the Tar Heels come in on the heels of two straight wins. Historically, North Carolina has stayed competitive in ACC matchups with Duke, often forcing nail-biting finishes that come down to free throws. Here, the Tar Heels look primed to slip within seven points by the final buzzer, earning our B rating for a respectable likelihood and a decent payout at -110 odds.