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The Virginia Commonwealth Rams, upset winners in the Colonial title game, face a team that struggled all season, but which has tournament pedigree and a seasoned coach.
No. 6 Duke tries to salvage a disappointing season Thursday when they battle at HSBC Arena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 135.
The Rams scored late to upset defending champion - and last year's March madness darling - George Mason to win the Colonial title.
Duke allowed North Carolina State to shoot 60% from the field in Thursday's 85-80 overtime loss in the first round of the ACC tournament, falling as 9.5-point home favorites. The 165 points scored were OVER the posted total of 130.5.
Greg Paulus led a balanced attack with 19 points, while Josh McRoberts and DeMarcus Nelson hit 17 apiece for the Blue Devils.
No. 6 Duke tries to salvage a disappointing season Thursday when they battle at HSBC Arena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 135.
The Rams scored late to upset defending champion - and last year's March madness darling - George Mason to win the Colonial title.
Duke allowed North Carolina State to shoot 60% from the field in Thursday's 85-80 overtime loss in the first round of the ACC tournament, falling as 9.5-point home favorites. The 165 points scored were OVER the posted total of 130.5.
Greg Paulus led a balanced attack with 19 points, while Josh McRoberts and DeMarcus Nelson hit 17 apiece for the Blue Devils.
