Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels Odds and Predictions--Coach K's Last Hoorah

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The Final Four is heading to New Orleans this coming Saturday, and we are about to witness the pinnacle of college basketball. The war over the Tobacco Road was pegged to hit a whole new level when the dream match-up between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels became slated for the Final Four stages of the men's NCAA Tournament.

You can't write this kind of stuff. More significantly, this showdown comes during Mike Krzyzewski’s last season as a head coach. Usually, the Duke vs North Carolina encounters define all rivalries and are centerpieces for the best ratings, which prominently opens gates for a flood of online bets.

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The History Behind The Matchup

The build-up to this game is going to be electric, having both teams approach it at the tail end of their own four-game win streaks. The No. 8 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (28-9) and the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils (32-6) are set to square up in the Final Four, making it their first clash ever in the NCAA Tournament.

As we anticipate this clash of the titans, it’s important to take a look at their history. Combined, these two programs have 11 titles, and 34 Final Four appearances. On top of the 1-1 split this season, you have the fateful matchup of Coach K's last season crossing Coach Davis' first season appearance.

All the pressure is on Duke in this game, considering how well UNC has played throughout the tournament. Nevertheless, the Blue Devils are elite right now, playing on both sides of the floor and firing from all cylinders.

As a result, 52% of Duke's points are being scored from the paint, which calls for the junior forward Wendell Moore Jr. to maintain his 13.5 point average as well as his well-rounded play-making ability.

How The Sportsbooks See It

The Tar Heels’ current run mirrors Kentucky's title game run in 2014 with Julius Randle and the Harrison twins. They were similarly 8 seed as well.

Initially, all the odds say that North Carolina doesn’t stand a chance. You would've thought the national media couldn't doubt them after the show they put in at the Cameron Indoor face-off, but here we are.

As these updated odds stand, both sides have an undeniable edge of tipping the scales. Caesars Sportsbooks lists as follows:

Duke vs. North Carolina spread: Blue Devils -4

Duke vs. North Carolina over-under: 151 points

Duke vs. North Carolina money line: Tar Heels +170, Blue Devils -200

UNC: Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall

DUKE: Over is 7-1 in Blue Devils' last eight games following a straight-up win

Final Thoughts

Bear witness to the biggest college basketball game in the history of the sport. Psychological warfares between barbershops, dorm rooms, and grocery stores all around North Carolina will be left all on the floor to come to the showdown.

At this point, any game could be Coach K's last game, be that as it may, the spirits remain high as far as Durham to motivate a positive outcome for the legendary Coach K's last hoorah.