Duke vs Louisville ACC Title Game Odds: Favored Blue Devils Face Cardinals Without Injured Flagg
Duke and Louisville face off in the ACC Tournament Championship on Saturday, March 15 at 8:30 pm ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. The Blue Devils opened as 6.5-point favorites despite missing star player Cooper Flagg.
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Game Details:
- Duke (30-3, 19-1 ACC) vs Louisville (27-6, 18-2 ACC)
- Moneyline: Duke -285 (74.03% implied probability), Louisville +230
- Spread: Duke -6.5
Key Developments:
- Cooper Flagg (18.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.1 APG) is out with an ankle injury
- Duke narrowly defeated UNC 74-71 in semifinals without Flagg
- Louisville enters on an 11-game win streak
- Cardinals seeking first ACC Tournament title since joining in 2014
Path to Finals: Duke:
- Beat Georgia Tech 78-70 (quarterfinals)
- Defeated UNC 74-71 (semifinals)
- Lost Flagg to injury in Georgia Tech game
Louisville:
- Edged Stanford 75-73 (quarterfinals)
- Upset Clemson 76-73 (semifinals)
- Terrence Edwards led with 21 points vs Clemson
Analysis: Duke struggled without Flagg against UNC, nearly blowing a 21-point halftime lead. While still talented, losing their top scorer and Wooden Award favorite significantly impacts their championship hopes. Louisville has momentum after their remarkable turnaround season under Pat Kelsey.
Prediction: Louisville moneyline (+235) Reasoning: Duke showed vulnerability without Flagg against UNC. Louisville's 11-game win streak and recent strong performances make them an attractive underdog pick.
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