🏀 Duke vs. North Carolina Prediction & Odds: Women's College Basketball Picks Today (March 1)
No. 12 Duke is looking to complete the season sweep of their rivals, while No. 21 North Carolina looks to pick up a huge ranked win to improve its NCAA Tournament seeding.
My best Duke vs. North Carolina prediction for today’s noon ET (ESPN) game at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C., focuses on Duke’s recent struggle away from home. Duke is favored by 2.5, as I provide the best picks for this game, including a final score prediction.
🏀 Duke vs. North Carolina picks & odds today: March 1
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Bet type | Prediction | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game prediction | North Carolina (+124) | 2u -> 2.48u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over/Under total | Over 127.5 (-110) | 1.5u -> 1.36u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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💰 Duke vs. North Carolina prediction & best bet
North Carolina (+124)
When these two teams played at Duke on Feb. 15, the Blue Devils never led by more than 10. The game featured 16 lead changes, and North Carolina was within six points of Duke for the entire final quarter, eventually losing 72-68.
The Tar Heels are 12-2 at home this season, with their last two victories coming by at least 28 points. Meanwhile, Duke just lost a head-scratcher at Clemson, 53-51, and though the Blue Devils won five consecutive road games before that contest, three of those wins were by seven points or fewer.
Score prediction: North Carolina 66, Duke 64
💡 How I'm betting Duke vs. North Carolina
Follow all of our college basketball analysis and expert predictions this season.
Considering these two teams combined for 140 points in their first meeting, the Over may seem like a safer play than backing an underdog. However, these are two of the best defensive teams in the ACC, each allowing 58.5 points per game or fewer, which is why I’m more confident in North Carolina at home. If Duke had blown out North Carolina the first time these two teams played, I’d feel differently, but North Carolina easily could have won that game, and the Tar Heels have won 12 of their last 13.
📊 Live Duke vs. North Carolina odds
📈 Duke vs. North Carolina betting trends
| Duke | Statistic | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| 21-7 | W-L record | 24-6 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 4-1 |
📺 How to watch Duke vs. North Carolina
- Date: Sunday, March 1
- Tipoff: Noon ET
- Location: Carmichael Arena (Chapel Hill, N.C.)
- TV: ESPN
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