The final sprint to claim NCAA Tournament bids is in full swing as the countdown to Selection Sunday grows shorter with teams around the country using conference tournaments as a final opportunity to strut their stuff.

Analyzing Friday’s North Carolina vs. Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils play in the ACC Tournament against the North Carolina Tar Heels. Friday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Madness bracket is being announced as Selection Sunday has arrived. The NCAA Tournament has North Carolina in but the Indiana Hoosiers are out. Top teams like the Auburn Tigers, Houston Cougars, Duke Blue Devils lead.

A sleepy Selection Sunday this was not. North Carolina barely slid into this year’s version of March Madness, a development that led its athletic director to remind everyone that he had nothing to do with that choice even though he’s the head of the group that sets the bracket.