Duke vs. North Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The North Carolina Tar Heels will host the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon in one of the best rivalry games in college basketball. Can RJ Davis lead the Heels to a big win in the Dean Dome? Matt McCuen previews the rivalry and provides his pick against the spread in Duke vs. UNC.
Matt McCuen - February 2, 2024, 1:30 PM EST
5 minDuke vs. North Carolina Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels will meet from Chapel Hill on Saturday night to renew the biggest rivalry in college basketball.
Duke vs. North Carolina DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 3, 2024
- Game Time: 6:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Duke vs. North Carolina ODDS
- Spread: Duke +4 (-110), North Carolina -4 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 150.5 (-108), U 150.5 (-113)
- Moneyline Odds: Duke (+165), North Carolina (-200)
Duke vs. North Carolina Prediction
This is a rivalry that dates all the way back to 1920.
North Carolina leads the all-time series 143-117.
Duke swept the season series a season ago, so revenge will be on the minds of the Tar Heels.
The Blue Devils begin play ranked seventh in the nation with a 16-4 record.
Duke has won three consecutive games while representing a record of 7-2 in the conference.
Kyle Filipowski is one of the best players in college basketball, with 17-5 points per game and 8.7 rebounds.
Senior Jeremy Roach has added 13.9 points and 3.1 assists per game.
Mark Mitchell has averaged 12.5 points per game and 6.5 boards.
Sydney native Tyrese Proctor leads the team with 3.9 assists, adding 11.2 points per game.
The Duke offense has averaged 81.0 points per game while allowing 67.2.
North Carolina comes into this game ranked third in the nation with a 17-4 record.
The Heels are coming off their worst loss of the season on the road vs. Georgia Tech as a 10-point favorite.
UNC sits atop the conference at 9-1 and has a chance to separate itself from the pack with a win tonight.
RJ Davis has been one of the best guards in college basketball this season, averaging 21.5 points per game and 3.3 assists.
Big man Armando Bacot has been great with 13.4 points per game and 9.9 rebounds.
Stanford transfer Harrison Ingram has added 12.1 points and 8.8 rebounds.
Freshman Elliot Cadeau leads the Heels in assists with 3.7, while adding 7.6 points per game.
The North Carolina offense has scored 82.6 points per game while allowing 69.2 points.
Duke vs. North Carolina Pick
North Carolina has been lights out at home this year with a perfect 9-0 record.
This is an experienced Tar Heels team who will be ready for this game.
North Carolina holds a significant advantage in the paint in this game.
The Heels have averaged 41.6 rebounds per game compared to 35.9 rebounds for Duke, which will go a long way in this game.
Pick: North Carolina -4 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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