Read below for Duke vs. NC State betting data and information for the Elite 8 matchup
The last time Duke and NC State met, the Wolfpack pulled off a shocking win in the ACC Tournament. A few weeks later, NC State winning is no longer a surprise and the betting public is latching on to the underdogs.
NC State, an 11-seed, remarkably finds itself in the Elite 8 on Sunday against conference foe Duke. Once again, NC State is an underdog. But this time, there are plenty of believers.
The Wolfpack are 5.5-point underdogs just 17 days after being an 11-point underdog to the same Duke Blue Devils. A look at the public betting data shows where the money is flowing.
Duke vs. NC State Betting Data | Elite 8
According to data released by BetMGM on Saturday, the majority of bets and money are coming in on the Wolfpack. And it’s not close.
In terms of total bets, 76 percent are on NC State. That number is even higher for total dollars: 81 percent.
Anyone out there believing in Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils can put NC State away?
Duke did just that on the road on March 4, covering a 6.5-point spread easily in a 15-point win. However, as 11-point favorites on March 14, Duke lost by 5.
Duke covered each of the first three NCAA Tournament games, including a 38-point win over James Madison and a 3-point win over Houston as 4.5-point underdogs.
No matter which side you’re looking to bet, the best way to do so is by taking advantage of March Madness betting promos. For those locals rooting on their teams, the North Carolina betting promos are even better. When sportsbooks want to offer bonus bets, they’re the best way to build a bankroll.
Duke and NC State are the second game of the day on Sunday. Tennessee and Purdue lead things off for the men’s NCAA Tournament. You can find live NCAAB odds here.
