Duke vs. Virginia

You think Duke is nervous about being in tourney play? Shutting down Clemson, then topping NC State yesterday 75-67, winning but not covering. The Blue Devils are 7-3-1 ATS following a spread loss and have really turned up the defense at the right time, holding Clemson to 25% beyond the arc and NC State to 2-of-14 shooting (14%) from long range.  The championship appearance will be the 31st for the Blue Devils, who own a 19-11 record in the league title game.  They face a Virginia team that is all about slowing the pace down and playing defense, 294th in the nation in scoring. The Blue Devils are 15-3 all-time and 9-2 under Coach K against Virginia in the ACC Tournament, and Duke has won six straight games against Virginia in the ACC Tournament. Duke has the better offense, and the Blue Devils have won 11 straight ACC Tournament games as the No. 3 seed. In addition, Duke has won three consecutive ACC Championship games as the No. 3 seed (2003, 2005, and 2009), so grab the better balanced offense and experienced coaching staff. Play Duke!