With the regular season winding down it is getting close to rivalry week. In the ACC the big game has historically been UNC vs Duke, also known as the "Battle of the Blues" since both teams sport blue as a team color.
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But this years game needs to be the Battle of the Black and Blue, as both teams are coming in with sub-par records. What is normally a top 10 matchup, this year sees both teams worrying about their post season options.
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UNC comes into the game with a better record at 14-7 (but also got the advantage of getting a couple extra non-conference games in. They also won the first match up at Duke.
Duke has had a very bad season so far, by Duke standards, going 11-8 to date. But they have been looking better and took a close win against a top 10 UVA team in recent play.
Both teams are likely in the Big Dance unless they have a major meltdown. UNC and Duke are 5th and 6th in the ACC. However, both teams are in bubble territory and may need to do some work to secure a spot.
My Pick
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While this game may not have the national spot light on it like most years, it is still a rivalry game and anything can happen in a rivalry game and both teams need this win. In my eyes, UNC seems to be the better team and should win easily, but again, this is a rivalry game and anything could happen.