Is Duke Overrated?

[dwest718]

The correct answer is yes (as always).

Another year for the dookies losing in one of the first two rounds of the tournament IMO.

But I'd like to get some other people's opinions on this. Justifications would be nice.

I'll offer mine if I get some responses.

[LT Profits]

Is today Tuesday?

Yes, Duke is overrated, just like they are every year.

[Bread]

Getting 2 at Purdue tonight. I may jump on Duke tonight. Not sure yet though.

[dwest718]

I guess I should rephrase my question...

Are they more overrated than the average year? Are they even worthy of a top 20 rank?

I say yes to the first and very questionable for the second. I think Duke might be the 4th best team in the ACC. I think Wake is definitely better and Miami is basically on pair of not a hair ahead.

[Kingctb27]

Purdue is not very good.

[dwest718]

[gm2022]

every year same thing!!

[bmw530i]

Why is the spread not moving...Duke on national TV as they always are, game should be down to a pick'em by now?

[dwest718]

Because Purdue is terrible right?

It's kind of insane how much money Vegas has lost so far this year. Opposite of football, Vegas loses a lot of games with "trap lines." It seems the "Lock Bets" are pulling through for gamblers more often as well.

Maybe Duke will win tonight... and Vegas will lose more money.

[Willie Bee]

Based on their history and with Krzyzewski's reputation, Duke is always going to be overrated by many, especially the casual fans. But I'm curious as to how many times everyone in this thread has actually seen them play this year and what part of their game do you think is most overrated at this point?

[onthewhat]

I've seen a handful of Duke games, they are not the #4 team in the nation or whatever their rank is. I think Duke will lose because of the road environment. They are only overrated because they are rated so high, they should be around 10-15 imo.

[Willie Bee]

Well they've only played seven games, so it would be hard to watch more than a 'handful' at this point. Who did you see them play, otw?

[bmw530i]

I love the Henderson kid. Just like there were the Jordan rules, there are the Duke rules, they get every friggin foul call ala the SIU game. If this line drops and it should, I will go against the public here and take Purdue. And in doing so Duke will probably win by 17...haha

[onthewhat]

Presbyterian, Rhode Island, Southern Illinois, and Michigan games

Rhode Island had them on the ropes, Southern Ill and Michigan aren't too impressive, although Michigan did beat UCLA.

UCLA would have exposed Duke had they played.

[Bread]

Based on their history and with Krzyzewski's reputation, Duke is always going to be overrated by many, especially the casual fans. But I'm curious as to how many times everyone in this thread has actually seen them play this year and what part of their game do you think is most overrated at this point?

Bless you Mr Bee.

I just may have to try to ca$h on the Dukies tonight.

[dwest718]

47 FTs against SIU? I think something like 6 or 7 players fouled out in that game for SIU.

Duke depends on good outside shooting and the refs (like always). If they miss shots and/or don't get more than 80% of the calls, then they lose - simple as that.

Rhode Island is not a good team... Duke didn't get calls until 2 minutes left in that game and they were down the entire game. Then 3 bullshit calls in 4 possessions and they still almost bumbled the game away. If it hadn't been for Scheyer faces hitting 8 of 8 FTs to end the game RI would have pulled it out. Just sick.

[Doc JS]

Presbyterian, Rhode Island, Southern Illinois, and Michigan games

Rhode Island had them on the ropes, Southern Ill and Michigan aren't too impressive, although Michigan did beat UCLA.

UCLA would have exposed Duke had they played.

Do you mean the UCLA (that lost to Michigan 55-52 which Duke beat 71-56) would have exposed Duke???


Doc

[InTheHole]

They lose tonight

[bostonbasher]

Based on their history and with Krzyzewski's reputation, Duke is always going to be overrated by many, especially the casual fans. But I'm curious as to how many times everyone in this thread has actually seen them play this year and what part of their game do you think is most overrated at this point?

EXCELLENT post my friend,Im a huge carolina fan but your on point a lot of shittalkers here that talk out of their ass

[ZXCVBNM]

Duke is overrated but TBH I think Purdue is too

[Bread]

Didn't jump on it. Maybe 2nd half instead.

Took oh st-mia over instead.

[moonbeam]

The correct answer is yes (as always).

Another year for the dookies losing in one of the first two rounds of the tournament IMO.

But I'd like to get some other people's opinions on this. Justifications would be nice.

I'll offer mine if I get some responses.

SBR poster Duke is not overrated

(I was always wondering why americans thought there are only 6 different sports to bet on)

[THEGREAT30]

No, they are a dynasty whether I like it or not, a good team to ride for cash.

[MoneySportsGuy]

I like Duke tonight

[awpicks]

Yes, Purdue covers tonight....

[SBR_John]

I've only seen them in their win over Oregon. I wouldnt say over rated. They are a top 6 team so maybe they are over rated by a couple of spots. I'd say they are a dead cinch to have a #1 seed which all but guarentees them a spot in the final 8.

[ZBOIZ]

I guess not

[Ralphie1412]

duke as an underdog? yes please

[laxdjock]

I love the Dukie underdog play!

They always have shooters...but they don't always have the athletes to hang with a UNC, etc.

They are about right #4 right now.

[MoneySportsGuy]

Duke is tearing it up

[ryanXL977]

is purdue overrated is the question

[teaserpleaser]

Duke looks like easy $$$ to me.

[purecarnagge]

I took duke tonight...higher ranked team was favored tonight..didn't know why..I think purdue is soft...

[MoneySportsGuy]

Purdue is weak

[MoneySportsGuy]

I had Duke for game and 2nd half hope you all cashed them as well!