duke opens at a 3.5 favorite at clemson a team i feel is overrated, but still what the hell is the deal. wake is only a 2 point favorite at miami. duke always struggles with athletic teams like clemson, do the oddsmakers just feel everyone will be on duke on espn games, apparently so cuz the line is 4 now.
Just for the record, I think it'll be an outstanding game tonight... Duke struggles with athletic teams and I think Clemson will have the edge in the paint tonight.. if Duke is not hitting on a cylinders tonight from the outside, they will likely lose the game since they hve no inside presence at all. The crowd is going to be nuts tonight...drove by little John last night on my way home and there were probably 200 tents setup outside... this is a hugeee game for the Clemson community.
Yes, I do.
Clemson isn't as bad as people think, but they are proving they are no top team. I don't even think that highly of Wake Forest and Clemson was pretty much handled by them on home court. I would favor Duke over WF on a neutral.
Tough game to go either side for me. I think Clemson sure as hell can win and the fact that they are a home dog getting little public action also makes them a strong play, but Duke could easily win this game by 15+.
Best play in this one is the under IMO.
I'm a Duke hater, but I like them in this spot. Clemson has gotten blown out by Wake and UNC who are Duke's level. Booker should give Duke problems, but Zoubek has given them a solid presence inside. Henderson is on fire lately and I expect Singler to have a big night too. Duke has won 9 straight times at Clemson and 22-1 the last 23 games vs. them.
I like Clemson a bit.
Clemson Coach is the best in YEARS. With a few breaks here and there anything is possible. Tigers will have to hit over ten 3's and limit Paulus on the dribble drive and kickout to be competative. Rebounding and points in transition also key. Clemson Big Men need to stay out of foul trouble while somehow getting key Duke players either frustrated or in foul trouble. Any given night in ACC could be the night a top team falls. Clemson teams, coaches, and fans fully aware of Duke dominance in past few years. I think Tigers can keep it close with the right combination of the above and put themselves in position to steal an upset in the closing minute. Really don't want to trade FTS down the stretch. Rather have the play inside or the three point attempt rebound put in for win.
