Originally Posted by
HumboldtDevil
Assuming Duke doesn't have a major letdown following last night's game, BC at home should be no problem. They're getting too much credit because they started 3-1 in the ACC, but have come back down. Duke wins convincingly.
The Maryland game is a tough one. However, remember that Duke had its worst defensive half of the season against Maryland and still won the game by nine. Even though the Terps are playing well they aren't exactly winning against a murderer's row of competition. A complete game and Duke wins, but Maryland has the ability to surprise. I'm not willing to concede that they'll be great just because they usually play well in Cameron, though. Not enough scoring options.
I can see either Wake or Miami pulling off the upset. Miami gave the Devils a tough game last weekend and will be up for the game. However, they could be finished by the time Duke comes to town. What Miami does between now and that game will determine what kind of shot Duke gets from 'em.
Wake is young, but has really come together. Fortunately, I don't think they'll score enough points or handle our pressure, though the freshman Johnson could be a matchup problem.
Obviously, Duke should win all four, but there will be a letdown game at some point here. I just hope it's on the road against a decent team. Still, I have a feeling we'll be 12-0 after this stretch. My optimism could change if Miami somehow turns it around and has momentum going into the game, though.