March Madness Betting Odds in North Carolina Sees Duke and UNC on ACC Championship Path

In a big college basketball shift ahead of North Carolina's March 11 sports betting launch, the result  of the March 6 Clemson vs. Syracuse game not only shakes up the standings of the Atlantic Coast Conference (A.C.C.) but also significantly influences the betting landscape for the upcoming A.C.C. Championship, with local NC teams Duke and UNC on a collision course.

Following the outcome of the Syracuse vs. Clemson game, perennial rivals Duke and the University of North Carolina (UNC)  have seen their odds jump to face off in the 2024 A.C.C. Tournament championship game.

Updated UNC-Duke betting odds ahead of ACC Tournament

Despite both Duke and UNC maintaining dominant positions in the A.C.C. with identical 24-6 records, FanDuel Sportsbook is now offering attractive plus-money (+185) odds for a UNC vs. Duke A.C.C. Championship matchup. This adjustment hasn't gone unnoticed within the betting community.

FanDuel's latest odds update has been prompted by Clemson's triumph over Syracuse, setting the stage for a potential Duke vs. UNC final. Consequently, FanDuel now presents +165 odds for Duke to win the A.C.C. Conference Tournament and +190 for UNC to win the A.C.C. Championship.

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Alert for North Carolina readers

For readers based in North Carolina eager to support their local favorites, Duke or UNC, an opportune moment arises. 

Starting next week, you'll have the chance to wager on college basketball for the first time ever. By pre-registering with FanDuel today, you'll receive $100 in bonus bets, with no deposit necessary.

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These bonuses become active when FanDuel NC launches on March 11th, perfectly aligning with the peak of the college basketball season, including the A.C.C. Tournament and March Madness.

These bonus bets offer flexibility to engage with the A.C.C. Championship and other events, with potential winnings available for withdrawal in cash. It's an excellent opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the tournament while keeping an eye on any fluctuations in odds leading up to the launch.

Implications of latest A.C.C. Tournament Odds Shift

Beyond the direct implications for Duke and North Carolina, the ramifications of these latest conference game results extend to the seeding for the A.C.C. Tournament and beyond, including how other North Carolina team Wake Forest is now on the outside looking in of the 2024 March Madness Tournament.

The battle for the top seed now remains fiercely contested, with both UNC and Duke boasting impressive 24-6 records. However, UNC is currently projected as the top seed, closely trailed by Duke in the second position. This positions both teams as formidable contenders not only for the A.C.C. Championship but also for the NCAA Tournament.

According to Dimers.com's 2024 NCAA Tournament Odds, UNC ranks as the sixth most likely team to secure a berth in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with Duke closely following at tenth. This underscores the intensity of the competition between the two rivals and their upcoming showdown on Saturday, March 9th, isn't merely a conclusion to the regular season but a pivotal clash that could determine the top seed for the A.C.C. Tournamentand offer a glimpse into a potential championship face-off.

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