They're two ancient rivals who have been clashing on the hardwood for over a century. Duke and North Carolina meet again Saturday night, in college basketball's regular-season finale – and as the table setter for North Carolina sports betting, which launches Monday.
Indeed, the next time the Blue Devils and Tar Heels play – which will be Thursday in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament in Washington – North Carolina sports betting apps will offer odds on the games. But first there's the matter of Saturday night's finale in Durham, with the ACC regular-season championship at stake. Duke has a 67% chance of winning at home, according to ESPN Analytics.
But sports bettors don't have to wait until Monday to sign up for the pre-registration deals being offered by sportsbooks: You can do that now and have the bonus bets associated with those promos ready to go on launch day. In total, North Carolina sportsbook promos can earn new users over $2,400 in bonus bets they can use to wager at those respective sites. Not a bad way to kick off March Madness.
Duke-UNC Odds: Who Is favored?
| ?? Moneyline | Duke -205, UNC +170 |
| ?? Spread | Duke -4.5 |
| ?? Total | O/U 163 |
| ??'Last Verified | March 9, 2024 |
Duke-UNC Betting Trends & Best Bets
The Tar Heels won the first matchup with Duke this season, covering as a 4.5-point favorite in Chapel Hill. But the Blue Devils have been on a tear since, winning eight of their last nine games both overall and against the spread. North Carolina has won six of eight over that same span, through it has covered the spread just three times.