I was leaning NC State plus the points -- glad I waited -- but worried about the Wolfpack's size disadvantage. Now I'm on Duke ML because NC State will be without LaSalle transfer and starter Jack Clark (not the former Cardinals slugger). The 6-foot-8 Clark leads the team in rebounds (7.3) and steals (1.9) and averages 9.1 points per game in 28.4 minutes a night. Now State has to be almost unconscious from outside to pull the upset.

Back to the well with another "desperate team playing at home" Over eyeing NC State and the effort I'm expecting to see from the Wolfpack against Duke. There really aren't to many paths to the NCAA Tournament for NC State as an at-large bid without a win against Duke given the strength of the ACC this season. I think Kevin Keatts' team is going to push the pace, play aggressive and try to win in the open floor as opposed to slowing it down, as Duke's size could be an issue in a half-court game.