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5 Bold Predictions For Duke vs. North Carolina In College Basketball Clash

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No matter what Duke and North Carolina are ranked entering this monster rivalry, this is one of the best contests of the year. A ridiculous amount of talent, history, legendary coaches, rowdy fan bases and so many other things factor into that one.

Well, these two squads are about to meet up for the first time this season, which means fans are about to see quite the show. Before one of the best rivalries in sports gets underway, check out these five bold predictions, and enjoy the Duke vs. North Carolina show.

And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5. Luke Kennard Welcomes Himself To This Rivalry In A Big Way

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Luke Kennard is a freshman, meaning he hasn't fully encountered this rivalry yet. Kennard is averaging 12 PPG in Year 1, and he is about to up that average in one of Duke's biggest clashes of 2015-16.

Luke Kennard is a freshman, meaning he hasn't fully encountered this rivalry yet. Kennard is averaging 12 PPG in Year 1, and he is about to up that average in one of Duke's biggest clashes of 2015-16.

4. Grayson Allen Shines On The Big Stage

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I mean, if the Blue Devils have any chance to win, Grayson Allen has to shine. He is the leading scorer (20.6 PPG) of his team, after all. He is also money from deep (42.5 percent from three), just in case you needed another reason to believe in him.

I mean, if the Blue Devils have any chance to win, Grayson Allen has to shine. He is the leading scorer (20.6 PPG) of his team, after all. He is also money from deep (42.5 percent from three), just in case you needed another reason to believe in him.

3. Marcus Paige Leads The North Carolina Charge

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Marcus Paige is a senior. He isn't having the best season of his career from a statistical standpoint, but he knows what this rivalry is all about.

Translation: 20 or more points could be in store for Paige.

Marcus Paige is a senior. He isn't having the best season of his career from a statistical standpoint, but he knows what this rivalry is all about.

Translation: 20 or more points could be in store for Paige.

2. OT Will Be Among Us

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This is Duke vs. North Carolina we are talking about. Both squads are deadly when it comes to scoring, which means the fans can expect quite the show.

Overtime just sounds right — wouldn't you agree?

This is Duke vs. North Carolina we are talking about. Both squads are deadly when it comes to scoring, which means the fans can expect quite the show.

Overtime just sounds right — wouldn't you agree?

1. Duke — Wait For It — Pulls Off The Road Upset

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Why Duke can actually pull off the upset: Although it has struggled by Duke standards, this squad has still won four games in a row. Two of those games, the last two in fact, came against Louisville and Virginia.

Why Duke can actually pull off the upset: Although it has struggled by Duke standards, this squad has still won four games in a row. Two of those games, the last two in fact, came against Louisville and Virginia.

Trevor Lowry is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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