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5 Bold Predictions for Duke vs. Virginia in ACC Showdown

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Bold Predictions for Duke vs. Virginia in ACC Showdown

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Although Notre Dame beating Duke kind of killed the hype for this game, I am sure every college basketball fan is still pumped up for Duke vs. Virginia, which goes down this weekend.

Before the game tips off, make sure to check out these bold predictions.

5. First Team to 70 Wins

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5. First Team to 70 Wins

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This one starts to enter bold territory when you consider the fact that Duke is averaging 81.2 points per game. However, the Blue Devils are coming off a loss, and they will also be playing on the road.

Not like it's a big deal or anything, but Virginia is ranked No. 2 in the country and has yet to lose a game.

4. Grayson Allen Has Best Game of Season

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4. Grayson Allen Has Best Game of Season

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I am still in shock that Coach K decided to get rid of Rasheed Sulaimon, the best scoring option off the bench. He was also a terrific shooter. His loss should be Grayson Allen's gain, though, as Allen is also a good shooter and could be the next best scoring option off the bench.

Look for Allen to make Coach K look smart in this one by dropping at least 10 points.

3. Malcolm Brogdon Leads All Scorers

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3. Malcolm Brogdon Leads All Scorers

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Malcolm Brogdon is a solid player. He is also averaging 13.3 PPG. However, Duke has some serious scorers on its team (I'm looking at you Jahlil Okafor). Still, Brogdon will drop the most points in this game.

2. Jahlil Okafor Held Under 15 Points

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2. Jahlil Okafor Held Under 15 Points

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For No. 3 to happen, Okafor is clearly going to have to be contained. He is putting up 18.7 points per contest, but will be held under 15 points against the Cavaliers. Let's not forget why Virginia is a top team in college hoops -- they are downright awesome on the defensive end.

1. Virginia Wins, Takes Over the ACC

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1. Virginia Wins, Takes Over the ACC

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Remember that one time when Virginia won the ACC regular season and conference tournament titles? Well, it was last year. The Cavs are good enough to do that again -- mainly because of their D -- and they will flex their defensive muscles in this one. Cavs knock off Duke and become the team to beat in the ACC.

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