The Duke Blue Devils face off against the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Tournament championship, aiming to secure the top seed for the NCAA Tournament. The matchup is set for 8:30 PM ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.

Duke stands as the top seed, while Virginia ranks second. In their previous encounter, Duke triumphed with a 77-51 score at home on January 28, overcoming a 10-point betting line as favorites. Notably, Duke will miss Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II for this game due to foot injuries.

Betting lines list Duke as a 7.5-point favorite, with a total set at 140.5 points. Prior to placing any bets on the Duke-Virginia game, it’s advisable to check the SportsLine Projection Model’s predictions and betting suggestions.

Top Predictions

According to the SportsLine model, the total points (140.5) is likely to exceed expectations. Virginia, ranking 66th in scoring with 81 points per game, has recently shown strong offensive performances, surpassing 80 points in their last two games during the ACC Tournament.

In contrast, Duke averages 82.5 points per game, placing them 47th nationally for scoring. The model anticipates multiple UVA players hitting double digits, while Boozer is projected to lead Duke with 27 points. Overall, the simulation suggests a combined total of 149 points, indicating strong potential for exceeding the betting over.

For further insights on which side of the spread is favored in over 50% of simulations, refer to the SportsLine predictions.