The ACC Tournament tipped off this week with a flurry of action. On Tuesday, Notre Dame took down Pittsburgh, Cal upset Virginia Tech, and Syracuse edged out Florida State. Wednesday saw Georgia Tech defeat Virginia, UNC handle Notre Dame, and Stanford knock off Cal in a rivalry showdown. Thursday’s slate featured Duke beating Georgia Tech, Clemson narrowly defeating SMU, Louisville taking down Stanford, and UNC advancing past Wake Forest.
Now, the question on everyone’s mind is: *Which teams are favored to win the ACC Tournament and secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament?*
As of March 14, here are the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook:
**ACC Tournament Winner Odds:**
– **Duke:** -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
– **Clemson:** +390 (bet $10 to win $49 total)
– **Louisville:** +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)
– **UNC:** +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Unsurprisingly, Duke is the heavy favorite to claim the ACC Tournament title. The Blue Devils have a storied history in the event, with 22 ACC Tournament championships, the most recent coming in 2023. However, their path to another title hit a snag on Thursday when star freshman Cooper Flagg suffered an ankle injury. Flagg is not expected to play in Friday’s semifinal matchup against UNC, leaving Duke without one of its key players.
Despite the setback, Duke enters the tournament as one of the nation’s top teams. The Blue Devils finished the regular season with a dominant 19-1 conference record, their only loss coming at Clemson on February 8. Duke also boasts the second-shortest odds to win the national championship at +360, underscoring their status as a powerhouse.
Clemson, Louisville, and UNC round out the top contenders, but Duke remains the team to beat. Can the Blue Devils overcome Flagg’s absence and add another ACC Tournament title to their legacy? Or will an underdog rise to the occasion and shake up the bracket? The drama continues as the tournament heats up.
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