Duke Blue Devils certainly present an intimidating front with their impressive line-up led by the awe-inspiring talents of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. They’re firing on all cylinders with solid season averages in points, rebounds, and assists. Oh, and let's not overlook Tyrese Proctor - a player who can cause a little heartache in the Yellow Jacket camp, if left unattended.
Moving onto Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets; my preferred dark horse. You've got Lance Terry, who's been causing quite a ruckus on the courts lately, adding heft to their attack. Naithan George's stats aren’t too shabby either, with a strong showing in assists. And let's not forget Baye Ndongo - what a powerhouse in rebounds!
Looking at the history between these two teams, it's always quite the spectacle, isn't it? I mean, that game on Sat Jan 13 2024, Duke barely sneaking away with a win, 84-79. Or that time Georgia Tech showed Duke who was boss, with a 72-68 victory on Dec 02 2023.
But, let's get real for a second here. The Duke Blue Devils are swinging with a 9-2 season record, and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are trailing behind at 5-6. A bit of a gap there, eh? On top of that, the recent results show Duke in a slightly shinier light, if you ask me.
And let's not glaze over the fact that the Blue Devils are ranked 5 in the AP poll while the Yellow Jackets are, well, unranked. Not to pour more salt on the wounds, but sometimes, the shoe just fits.
I'm not here to sugar-coat the truth, folks. Just delivering the cold, hard stats. So, without further ado...
Albert’s Prediction: Duke Blue Devils by 11