The Duke Blue Devils (15-4) travel to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies (13-7) on Monday, January 29th. This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies
The Duke Blue Devils Are Coming Off A Win
With a 15-4 record, Duke has been favored in 18 of their 19 games this season. On the road, the Blue Devils are 3-2, and their average scoring margin in these games is +4.4. They have won their last two road games and have gone 7-3 in their last 10.
Duke’s last game was a 72-71 win over Clemson, and they have won two straight games. This season, they have gone 10-2 in non-conference games and 5-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference matchups.
As the favorite, Duke has not been kind to bettors this season, going just 8-10 against the spread. Their ATS record is even worse over their last 10 games as the favorite, sitting at just 5-5. On the road, the Blue Devils have an ATS mark of just 1-4 this year and over their last 3 road games, they are 0-2 vs. the spread.
On the season, the over/under record in Duke games is 10-7-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 149.6 points, which is 3.1 points higher than the average over/under line of 146.4. Today’s over/under line of 147 is right around the average scoring total in their last three games (150) and their average scoring total in their last five games (148). Over their last 10 games, the over/under record is 6-3.
The Virginia Tech Hokies Are Coming Off A Win
Virginia Tech enters this game with a record of 13-7, including a 5-4 mark in ACC play. They have won three straight games and are 12-2 at home this season, compared to just 1-5 on the road.
As the underdog, the Hokies are 3-4 this season, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. In their most recent game, they defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 91-67.
As the underdog this season, Virginia Tech has gone 3-4 against the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 9-9-2, but they have gone 8-4-2 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hokies have a 3-7 ATS record.
Today’s over/under line of 147 is higher than the average over/under line of 143.3 in Virginia Tech’s games this season. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 155 points.
Duke Offense Breakdown
Against Clemson, the Duke had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 81.2 points per game. They scored 72 points and posted a field goal percentage of 41.2% in the game. For the season, the Duke offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 53% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.3 made three’s per contest.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski (C) | 17.7 | 8.7 | 2.9 |
| Jeremy Roach (G) | 13.8 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Jared McCain (G) | 12.5 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
Virginia Tech Offense Breakdown
The Virginia Tech offense is coming off a game in which they scored 91 points vs. Georgia Tech. Overall their field goal percentage was 55.2% while connecting on 12 threes. Offensively, the Hokies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 108th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 107th in terms of percentage and 96th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Pedulla (G) | 15.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Lynn Kidd (C) | 14.0 | 6.5 | 1.4 |
| Hunter Cattoor (G) | 13.7 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
Duke Team Defense
So far this season, the Duke defense has been performing well, ranking 76th in the country at 67.2 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Clemson, the Tigers finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 71 points vs. Duke.
Virginia Tech Team Defense
Currently, the Hokies’ defense holds the 90th rank in the nation, allowing 68.2 points per game. In their most recent game, the Virginia Tech defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Georgia Tech knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 67 points.
Blue Devils vs Hokies Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Duke has an ATS record of just 4-5. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 70 points per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Hokies have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.
Blue Devils vs Hokies Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Hokies is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 147, and our model projects the Blue Devils and Hokies to reach a combined total of 142 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:January 29, 2024 Duke Blue Devils, Virginia Tech Hokies