Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels predictions, Mar 07, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to host the North Carolina Tar Heels on March 7, 2026, the stakes couldn’t be higher in this storied rivalry. The Blue Devils arrive with impressive momentum, having secured victories in their last five outings. Their recent form illustrates a cohesive team effort, characterized by sharp shooting and robust defensive strategies, making them formidable on their home court.

Conversely, the Tar Heels have also shown resilience, winning four of their last five matches. They have made significant strides in their offensive coordination, effectively utilizing their depth and versatility to create scoring opportunities. North Carolina’s ability to adapt their tactics, especially against strong defenses, will be crucial in this matchup.

Bookmakers currently favor Duke with odds at 1.05 for the home win, reflecting their strong performance trend. However, North Carolina’s competitive spirit and recent success should not be underestimated. As both teams vie for supremacy, expect a closely contested battle that could go either way, highlighting the unpredictable nature of rivalry games in college basketball.

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Duke
88.3%

North Carolina
11.7%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball North Carolina: 0.88%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.06		8
	1.05		9
	1.05		6.81

Latest Results

02.03.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 64:93
28.02.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 77:51
24.02.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 56:100
21.02.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 70:63
16.02.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 101:64

03.03.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Clemson Tigers basketball – 67:63
28.02.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 89:82
23.02.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 77:74
21.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 64:77
17.02.26 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 82:58

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Duke won 3.

Duke has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

North Carolina is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

In this match, Duke is the obvious favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Duke won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1550:1546. (average 77.5:77.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Duke won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 852:850. (average 77.5:77.3).

Latest Head To Head

07.02.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 71:68
14.03.25 Duke Blue Devils basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 74:71
08.03.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 69:82
01.02.25 Duke Blue Devils basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 87:70
09.03.24 Duke Blue Devils basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 79:84

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Duke Blue Devils: 4.3 (15.72%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 4.31 (15.68%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.56 (12.15%)

4. Florida Gators: 8.56 (7.89%)

5. Houston Cougars: 11.75 (5.75%)

6. Connecticut Huskies: 16.25 (4.16%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17 (3.97%)

8. Iowa State: 21.5 (3.14%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.88%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 39.75 (1.7%)

11. Michigan State: 44.75 (1.51%)

12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 51.5 (1.31%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 58 (1.16%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.5 (1.03%)

15. St. Johns Red Storm: 66.5 (1.02%)

16. Virginia Cavaliers: 73 (0.93%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 76.5 (0.88%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 76.5 (0.88%)

19. North Carolina: 76.5 (0.88%)

20. Kentucky Wildcats: 87.75 (0.77%)

21. Louisville: 97.75 (0.69%)

22. VCU Rams: 100 (0.68%)

23. UC Irvine: 100 (0.68%)

24. High Point: 100 (0.68%)

25. Clemson: 100 (0.68%)

26. Liberty: 100 (0.68%)

27. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.68%)

28. McNeese State: 100 (0.68%)

29. Utah State: 100 (0.68%)

30. Yale: 100 (0.68%)

31. Vanderbilt Commodores: 100.25 (0.67%)

32. Texas Tech: 106.5 (0.63%)

33. Wisconsin Badgers: 106.5 (0.63%)

34. Iowa Hawkeyes: 112.75 (0.6%)

35. Brigham Young: 125.25 (0.54%)

36. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.54%)

37. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.49%)

38. Texas Longhorns: 137.75 (0.49%)

39. UCLA: 137.75 (0.49%)

40. Texas A&M: 137.75 (0.49%)

41. NC State: 137.75 (0.49%)

42. Georgia Bulldogs: 162.75 (0.42%)

43. Villanova Wildcats: 200.25 (0.34%)

44. Indiana Hoosiers: 200.25 (0.34%)

45. UCF Knights: 200.25 (0.34%)

46. Ohio State Buckeyes: 200.25 (0.34%)

47. New Mexico: 200.25 (0.34%)

48. Auburn Tigers: 200.25 (0.34%)

49. San Diego State: 200.25 (0.34%)

50. Missouri Tigers: 262.75 (0.26%)

51. Santa Clara: 262.75 (0.26%)

52. Virginia Tech: 325.25 (0.21%)

53. TCU: 325.25 (0.21%)

54. West Virginia: 325.25 (0.21%)

55. SMU Mustangs: 325.25 (0.21%)

56. Miami (Ohio): 325.25 (0.21%)

57. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

58. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.07%)

61. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.07%)

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