The fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils aim to maintain their undefeated record in ACC play when they clash with the 14th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels on the evening of February 7, 2026. Duke comes into this matchup fresh off a 67-49 victory over Boston College, whereas UNC triumphed over Syracuse with a score of 87-77.

Duke boasts a 21-1 overall record and is currently 10-0 in ACC competition, sitting atop the conference, one game ahead of No. 20 Clemson, with a 7-0 record on the road this season. The Tar Heels, with an 18-4 record (6-3 in the ACC), are tied for fifth place, holding a perfect 13-0 home record.

The game is set to be held at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Duke is favored by 5.5 points according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with a total points over/under set at 151.5.

Before placing any bets on the North Carolina vs. Duke match, it’s advisable to check out the SportsLine Projection Model’s predictions and betting insights, as it simulates every college basketball game over 10,000 times.

**Betting Lines for Duke vs. North Carolina:

• Spread:** Duke -5.5
  - Over/Under: 151.5 points
  - Money Line: Duke -242, North Carolina +197
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For simulation results, the model anticipates Duke having multiple players, including Cameron Boozer, scoring high, while Caleb Wilson is likewise expected to perform well for the Tar Heels. Overall, the model projects 154 total points for this game, clearing the over in 55% of simulations.