Virginia vs Duke: ACC Championship Showdown

0:00On March 14th tonight, Virginia takes on Duke in the ACC Championship game. The Cavaliers are heavy underdogs despite Duke sitting two of its top players. Fandall lists Duke as an 8.5 point favorite with the over-underset at 139.5. This rematch features two of the nation's top defensive teams. Virginia enters on fire, winning 13 of its last 14 games. The only blemish came against Duke a few weeks back. A 25 point loss where the Hoos managed just 51 points. Fans know Virginia's tough history here. The Cavaliers sit at 54 wins and 127 losses all time against Duke. There's 0 and 17 when facing a number one ranked Blue Devil Squad, though this neutral side could help. Virginia shot poorly in the first half last time and needs a cleaner offensive night to compete, playing their steady style like they did versus Miami gives them a real chance in what shapes up as a low scoring affair. The game tips at 8.30pm eastern time on ESPN, promising a gritty battle for the title.