Virginia Tech Hokies vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
On New Year's Eve, the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off against the Duke Blue Devils in an ACC matchup. Duke, with a record of 10-2 and 2-0 in the conference, is coming off
Game outlook
On New Year's Eve, the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off against the Duke Blue Devils in an ACC matchup. Duke, with a record of 10-2 and 2-0 in the conference, is coming off a convincing win against Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a tough loss to St. Joseph's. Duke is favored to win by 25 points, according to the current betting line. The game will be aired on the ACC Network at 4:30 EST from Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hokies +3,000 | Blue Devils -10,000
Spread: Hokies +25 (-110) | Blue Devils -25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Duke will win straight-up is 99%.
Virginia Tech Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies are seeking their first conference win on the road against the Duke Blue Devils. Although they lost their conference opener against Pittsburgh, they have won two of their last three games, including victories over Navy and NC A&T. Led by top scorers Tobi Lawal and Mylyjael Poteat, the Hokies boast a balanced offensive attack but lack a consistent scorer. Jaden Schutt, a former Duke player, leads the team in three-point shooting. Currently ranked 199th in power ranking, the Hokies have a slow offensive pace and rank 280th in scoring. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.36 points per game and rank 163rd in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 43.13% and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.24%. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 44.26% from the field and 29.71% from beyond the arc.