North Carolina won the first meeting against Duke this season in Chapel Hill, handing the Blue Devils their only ACC loss and one of just two total losses on the season. But it’s pretty clear based on metrics – and the opening betting odds – that everyone has accepted that result as a total fluke. One that will be corrected on Saturday night at Cameron Indoor.
The Tar Heels won’t be able to rely on a friendly whistle and Patrick Ngongba’s foul trouble again, and the Blue Devils are well equipped to take advantage of UNC’s biggest flaw, regardless of whether or not Caleb Wilson is able to play.
Clearly, the oddsmakers agree, and they’re not worried about any gamesmanship by Hubert Davis regarding Wilson’s status. A dominant Duke win is expected by everyone outside of Chapel Hill.
Duke opens as a 15.5 point favorite over North Carolina on FanDuel
In FanDuel’s opening line for the matchup released on Friday, Duke is a 15.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 144.5, implying an expected 80-65ish final score in favor of the Blue Devils…