March 2 Duke vs. Virginia picks: CBB odds and preview
Noah Strang | For FrontPageBets
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Virginia and Duke are going head-to-head in a battle of two of the best ACC teams.
Saturday’s game features two big name programs playing at the famous Cameron Indoor Stadium. These two conference rivals have not played each other yet this season and thus this should be a good test for both teams.
North Carolina sports betting goes live on March 11. With that just days away, here is a full preview of one of the top college basketball games happening this weekend:
Duke vs. UVA odds, preview and picks - March 2 college basketball
On paper, this might seem like a relatively easy pick. Duke is the better team and gets to enjoy a solid home court advantage by playing in front of their famous crowd. While you might be tempted to pick against Duke to be contrarian or chase a larger return, that would be a foolish selection.
Not only does Duke have the better record and the better conference standing, Duke also ranks much better in KenPom’s college basketball rankings. Duke is ranked as a top-10 team at No. 8 in the rankings, grading in the top 25 for both adjusted offense and adjusted defense.
On the other hand, KenPom’s rankings do not reflect favorably on Virginia. While they are 10th in adjusted defense, they’re outside the top 150 in adjusted offense. Virginia does not have the firepower to keep up with a Duke team that has won six of its last seven games.
Duke has threats at different positions on the floor. Veteran center Kyle Filipowski leads the team in points and rebounds and is one of the best big men in the conference. They also have a great trio of guards in Jeremy Roach, Jared McCain and Tyrese Proctor. Together, Duke has a unit that is helping them shape up as a contender for this year’s March Madness.
Virginia has just two players averaging double-digit points. That’s not enough to keep up with the top teams across the country. Look for Duke to keep up their strong play and start this crucial month off on a roll.
College basketball predictions with Betr Picks: Duke vs. UVA player props
While North Carolinians can’t wager on college basketball just yet, North Carolina betting apps will be accepting wagers by March 11 and NC sports betting pre-launch registration begins this Friday, March 1. Until then, those looking to place college basketball bets can do so by signing up for Betr with our Betr promo code in North Carolina.
Betr Picks is a Daily Fantasy app that allows customers to string together multiple selections into one entry, similar to a parlay at the sportsbook. The more picks in an entry, the more you can win! And depending on your playing style, you can opt to receive something back even if every pick doesn’t hit.
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North Carolina Sports Betting March 2024
Online sports betting is coming to North Carolina on March 11 and as of March 1, pre-registration will be live. This means you can sign up for various North Carolina sportsbook apps and reserve your NC sports betting signup bonuses. In most cases, the bonuses are more generous if you register before the official start date.
With NC online sports betting going live just in time for the 2024 ACC Tournament and the larger NCAA Tournament, there will be a considerable buzz around North Carolina betting apps such as Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, Bet365 and BetMGM.
North Carolinians will be able to wager on all ACC and NCAA Tournament games, including ones featuring Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and other in-state programs. A huge range of professional sports will be available along with local teams such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Charlotte Hornets. The Carolina Panthers will become a huge part of the North Carolina betting scene in the fall when the NFL arrives, as will collegiate football programs around the state.
While retail sports betting in North Carolina was legalized in 2019, NC online sports betting was officially signed into law on June 14, 2023 by Governor Roy Cooper. Initial plans called for a January 2024 launch, but delays pushed the project past the Super Bowl before plans were drawn up for March.
With a huge betting menu and an open market featuring multiple sportsbooks, the Tar Heel State is projected to take in $7 billion worth of bets in the first year as the industry creates a new stream of tax revenue for the state.
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Noah Strang is a sports writer for Catena Media based in Vancouver, Canada. In the past, he has worked professionally covering the NHL and NFL as a beat reporter. When not writing about sports, you can find Noah turning on his TV trying to watch whatever game is on. To find out more about Noah’s work you can find his Twitter at @noahstrang_ or email him at [email protected].
