Duke vs. Albany NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

Duke vs. Albany
Duke's Ryan Kelly (34) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke's Ryan Kelly (34) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

No. 2 seed Duke will face No. 15 Albany in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the Midwest region.

Duke is just 18-1 with Ryan Kelly in the lineup and the Blue Devils have two other stars -- Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee -- who average 17 points per game.

The winner in this matchup in Philadelphia on March 22 will face the winner of No. 7 Creighton and No. 10 Cincinnati in the third round.

Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will survive and advance.

Duke
Regular Season Record: 27-5
Conference Record: 14-4 (Atlantic Coast)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Maryland in quarterfinals
Top Players: Mason Plumlee (Forward), Seth Curry (Guard), Ryan Kelly (Forward)
Top 25 Wins: Kentucky (#3), Louisville (#2), Ohio State (#4), Miami FL (#5)
Worst Losses: Maryland (83-81), Miami FL (90-63), Virginia (73-68)
RPI Ranking: 1

Albany
Regular Season Record: 24-10
Conference Record: 9-7 (America East)
Conference Tournament Results: Won America East Championship
Top Player: Mike Black (Guard)
Top 25 Wins: None
Worst Losses: Loyola Maryland (67-64), Quinnipiac (59-57)
RPI Ranking: 128

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