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Duke-UNC Rivalry Ignites: Tar Heels Seek Revenge
8 Feb
Summary
- Duke and UNC face off in a historic rivalry game.
- Houston and BYU battle for Big 12 title and seeding.
- Illinois aims to extend 12-game winning streak at Michigan State.

College basketball's regular season is entering its crucial phase with numerous ranked teams in action this Saturday. The most anticipated game is the historic rivalry between No. 4 Duke and No. 14 North Carolina, where the Tar Heels look to snap Duke's four-game winning streak in the series.
In the Big 12, No. 8 Houston faces a tough road test at No. 16 BYU. Both teams are vying for the conference title and favorable NCAA Tournament seeding, with BYU having a strong home record.
The Big Ten features a massive showdown as the streaking No. 5 Illinois, tied for first place, visits East Lansing to play No. 10 Michigan State. A victory for Illinois would significantly boost their conference championship aspirations.
Other notable games include No. 1 Illinois at home against Florida and Tennessee's matchup with Kentucky. Picks for these and other games are provided, offering insights into potential outcomes and betting lines for fans.




