Duke vs Ohio State: Amar'e Stoudemire Bets LeBron James 50 Push Ups Duke Wins

The Duke vs. Ohio State matchup tonight features two of the top basketball teams in the nation and NBA superstars are by no means immune to the buzz.

LeBron James is an Ohio State fan, though he joined the league straight out of high school. He's cheering on his beloved Buckeyes and hoping they take down Coach K's ferocious Duke squad.

Amar'e Stoudemire challenged him to put his muscles where his mouth is. Stoudemire is taking the Blue Devils and is willing to put 50 push ups on the line if LeBron is.

James obliged, and this epic wager is on.

Neither player spent time in the schools they are putting push ups on the line for, which speaks to the magnitude of this showdown.

This is a battle between two college basketball giants. It's ACC vs. Big Ten at its finest, and with the NBA idle until Christmas, everyone's eyes are going to be on this game.

This fun bet sweetens the deal, but it also points to just how captivating this game is to everyone starving for a little basketball action.

Everyone is excited for Christmas day, but games like this certainly make the wait more manageable.

The Big Ten/ACC Challenge finally features every team from both conferences, and with a game like this headlining the tournament, it's not a surprise to see NBA superstars weighing in on the action.