Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Virginia Tech will host No. 12 Duke in their only meeting of the season between the ACC teams. Duke, with a record of 15-4 SU and 6-2 in the ACC, narrowly defeated Clemson 72-71 in their last game as the favorite. Meanwhile, the Hokies, with a record of 13-7 SU and 5-4 in the ACC, comfortably defeated Georgia Tech 91-67 in their last game as favorites. The highly anticipated matchup is scheduled to tip off at 7 PM EST at Cassell Coliseum. Currently, Duke is the betting favorite with an opening line of -3, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Devils -170 | Hokies +142

Spread: Blue Devils -3 (-110) | Hokies +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 63%.

Duke Blue Devils

Duke's Blue Devils narrowly avoided a second loss in their last three games thanks to a pair of last-second free throws. This win has propelled them to second place in the conference standings. Their recent performance has been impressive, with a record of 10-1 in their last 11 games. Offensively, they have been averaging 78 points per game in their last five games and 81.2 points per game this season, ranking them third in the ACC. Their shooting percentages are also quite strong, with 47.9% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. The Blue Devils excel at three-pointers, averaging 8.3 per game, as well as free throws, averaging 16.4 per game. They have a low turnover rate of just 9.2 per game, which is the lowest in the conference, and have an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.73. Their defense allows an average of 67.2 points per game, which is the fourth best in the ACC. Opponents are shooting 43.2% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range against Duke. Their rebounding performance is ninth in the conference, averaging 35.8 rebounds per game, resulting in a +3.5-rebound differential. Defensively, they average 7.1 steals and four blocks per game. Jared McCain has been a standout player, scoring a team-high 21 points in the recent win against Clemson. He has been averaging 12.5 points per game and has shown a strong performance in the last 11 games, averaging 16.1 points. Duke is ranked 30th in offense, scoring an average of 81.72 points per game, and 71st in defense, allowing an average of 67.00 points per game. They have a record of 15-4 and a 9-9-1 ATS this season. Offensively, their shooting percentages are impressive, with 48.18% from the field, 74.55% from the free-throw line, and 37.82% from three-point range. They average 35.78 rebounds per game and have 16.22 offensive assists and 9.28 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.50% from the field, 68.68% from the free-throw line, and 34