5 Bold Predictions For North Carolina vs. Duke In ACC Showdown

By Trevor Lowry

Round 2 of this rivalry is finally here. In the first meeting of the 2015-16 season, Duke stole the game on the road, and they did so by a single point. In Round 2, a similar performance could be among us, but we are going to unleash these five bold predictions for North Carolina vs. Duke on you first.

Side Note: Remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For North Carolina vs. Duke In ACC Showdown
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5. 80 Points Will Be Enough To Capture The Mega-Win

80 Points Will Be Enough To Capture The Mega-Win Credit: Getty Images
For better or worse, and in bold prediction fashion, the first team to 80 points will capture this victory. Currently, the Tar Heels are averaging 83.1 points per game and the Blue Devils are putting up 81.5 PPG.

5. 80 Points Will Be Enough To Capture The Mega-Win

For better or worse, and in bold prediction fashion, the first team to 80 points will capture this victory. Currently, the Tar Heels are averaging 83.1 points per game and the Blue Devils are putting up 81.5 PPG.

4. Marcus Paige Shows Off His Scoring Ways

Marcus Paige Shows Off His Scoring Ways Credit: Getty Images
Marcus Paige, a senior, is simply not putting the ball in the hoop like he did last season, or the year before. In his last regular season matchup against rival Duke, expect him to go ham with at least 20 points and four threes.

4. Marcus Paige Shows Off His Scoring Ways

Marcus Paige, a senior, is simply not putting the ball in the hoop like he did last season, or the year before. In his last regular season matchup against rival Duke, expect him to go ham with at least 20 points and four threes.

3. The Eventual Winner Is Leading By Double Digits Entering Final Minutes

The Eventual Winner Is Leading By Double Digits Entering Final Minutes Credit: Getty Images
Why this could happen for Duke: The Blue Devils are playing at home and they already knocked off North Carolina once on the season.

Why this could happen for North Carolina: The Tar Heels are a top team in this sport, which is why they could end up with a No. 1 seed in the Big Dance.

3. The Eventual Winner Is Leading By Double Digits Entering Final Minutes

Why this could happen for Duke: The Blue Devils are playing at home and they already knocked off North Carolina once on the season.

Why this could happen for North Carolina: The Tar Heels are a top team in this sport, which is why they could end up with a No. 1 seed in the Big Dance.

2. Grayson Allen, As Usual, Can’t Be Stopped

Grayson Allen, As Usual, Can’t Be Stopped Credit: Getty Images
By now, we can all likely come to this conclusion: Grayson Allen is a scoring machine, and he is averaging 21.2 points per contest to prove it. If Duke has any chance of winning this game, Allen might have to drop at least 20 points on his rival.

2. Grayson Allen, As Usual, Can’t Be Stopped

By now, we can all likely come to this conclusion: Grayson Allen is a scoring machine, and he is averaging 21.2 points per contest to prove it. If Duke has any chance of winning this game, Allen might have to drop at least 20 points on his rival.

1. Duke Gains All The Momentum, Pulls Off Regular-Season Sweep

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Cameron Indoor Stadium is a very tough place to play in ... especially if you are the North Carolina Tar Heels (aka Public Enemy No. 1). With a victory against their rival, the Blue Devils will enter postseason play with a ton of momentum, and their seed will be looking very solid as well.

1. Duke Gains All The Momentum, Pulls Off Regular-Season Sweep

Cameron Indoor Stadium is a very tough place to play in ... especially if you are the North Carolina Tar Heels (aka Public Enemy No. 1). With a victory against their rival, the Blue Devils will enter postseason play with a ton of momentum, and their seed will be looking very solid as well.

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