Clemson Tigers (ATS) ..

As good as Duke has been this season, I believe that it's about time for its first ACC loss of the season. The Blue Devils are extremely young and led by perhaps the top freshman in College Hoops in Cooper Flagg. Yes, I'm buying the Flagg hype. However, this Duke team still has yet to play anyone that's really that great inside the conference. It doesn't help that the ACC isn't its greatest this year. Not many teams finish undefeated on the road. Although it's sure a possibility, this is going to be a big test for the Blue Devils.

Having said that about Duke, this Clemson team should be one to watch out for now as well as in the conference tournament in March. The Tigers have a great leading duo in Chase Hunter & Ian Schieffelin. Quietly, the Tigers are 18-5 this season even coming off an overtime loss in their most recent game. I believe that the Tigers will pose as much of a threat as any team will to the Blue Devils in the conference, especially at home. Don't be shocked if an upset happens here. Take the points though.

Score Prediction: 73-70 Clemson.