Published: Fri, Mar. 07, 2008 12:00AM

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The Pickled Onion

7901-101 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 848-4161, www.thepickledonionrestaurant.com

Setting the screen: Six TVs, all large screen

Draft picks: Six beers on tap

Wing players: 10 wings for $6.95, three sauce options

MVP munchies: Smoked chicken quesadillas and house-made chili lead a powerful starting lineup.

Coaches' box: Chef Scott Becker, who has worked at Sullivan's and Fins, makes the wing sauce from an original Buffalo, N.Y., recipe.

Playmakers

3801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, 743-5544, www.playmakersraleigh.com

Setting the screen: More than 30 TVs, including eight large screens

Draft picks: 20 beers on tap

Wing players: 10 wings for $6.65 (35 cents each on Tuesday and Friday), choice of 11 sauces

MVP munchies: Nachos are huge, literally and figuratively.

Coaches' box: Big home court advantage for Wolfpack fans.

Satisfaction

905 W. Main St., in Brightleaf Square, Durham, 682-7397, www.satisfactionrestaurant.com

Setting the screen: 15 TVs, including seven large screens

Draft picks: 14 beers on tap

Wing players: 12 wings, naked or battered, for $6.50, choice of 2 sauces

MVP munchies: House-made pizza is so popular, don't be surprised if its jersey is retired this year.

Coaches' box: Rumored to be a recruiting hot spot for Cameron Crazies.

Skybox Grill & Bar

3415 Wake Forest Road, in the North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, 878-4917, www.skyboxgrillandbar.com

Setting the screen: 44 TVs, including four large screens

Draft picks: 12 beers on tap

Wing players: 12 wing for $8.25, choice of five sauces

MVP munchies: Mile High Nachos are an easy slam dunk.

Coaches' box: At 6 by 10 feet, one screen is the Yao Ming of sports TVs in the Triangle.

Sparks

5490 Apex Peakway, Apex, 303-0074

Setting the screen: 11 TVs, including four large screen

Draft picks: Five beers on tap

Wing players: 10 wings for $8 (35 cents each on Tuesdays, half price on Sundays), choice of six sauces

MVP munchies: Hand-patted burgers get a lot of votes, but the Monday night rib special gives them a run for their money.

Coaches' box: The family-friendly atmosphere is just right for the local suburban fan base.

Stool Pigeons

410 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 831-0400, www.stoolpigeons.biz

Setting the screen: 26 TVs, including six large screen

Draft picks: 18 beers on tap

Wing players: 10 wings for $7.99 (35 cents on Wednesdays), choice of six sauces

MVP munchies: Hand-tossed crust and homemade sauce make the pizzas a runaway favorite.

Coaches' box: When the game is over, you can shoot some pool or play video games.

Sunset Grille

Sutton Station, 5850 Fayetteville Road, Durham, 544-8585, www.sunsetgrilledurham.com; 231 Grande Heights Drive, Cary, 380-1991, www.sunsetgrillecary.com

Setting the screen: 10 TVs, including five large screens Cary (1 in Durham)

Draft picks: Seven beers on tap in Durham, eight in Cary

Wing players: 10 wings for $6.75, choice of seven sauces

MVP munchies: Award-winning chili and Sunset chips with jalapeño ranch dressing are a hot combination.

Coaches' box: You can escape the noise of the crowd but still hear the game over speakers in the enclosed and heated patio at the Cary location.

Town Hall Grill

410 Market St., in Southern Village, Chapel Hill, 960-8696, www.townhallgrill.com

Setting the screen: Nine TVs, all large screen

Draft picks: 14 beers on tap

Wing players: 12 wings for $8.95, choice of six sauces

MVP munchies: Lamb skewers and beer-broiled brats lead a lineup that's loaded with talent.

Coaches' box: Thanks to a recent makeover by new owners, fans can watch the game from the bar or from the dining room.

Woody's

205 Wolfe St., in City Market, Raleigh; 833-3000, woodyscitymarket.com; 8322 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, 380-7737, woodysportstavern.com

Setting the screen: 22 TVs (including five large screens) in Raleigh; 28 TVs (including 21 large screens and two screens on the patio) in Cary

Draft picks: 22 beers on tap in Raleigh, 10 in Cary

Wing players: 10 wings for $8 (wings and appetizers half price Monday-Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., choice of five sauces

MVP munchies: Reuben and Philly cheese steak are fan favorites.

Coaches' box: A private luxury suite with state-of-the-art video, surround sound and VIP service, is available for a fee at the Cary location. Check the Web site for details.