Duke Blue Devils (15-4) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (13-7)
January 29, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Tech Hokies +3.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Duke Blue Devils will play the Virginia Tech Hokies in an ACC game on Monday night at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Duke has won 10 of their last 11 games, while Virginia Tech is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Duke vs Virginia Tech prediction.
Duke Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 15-4 (6-2) this year after they defeated Clemson by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Duke led 32-26 at halftime, but was out scored 45-40 in the second half in the narrow win. The Blue Devils shot 41.2% from the field and were -9 in rebounding margin in the game. Duke defeated Louisville by a score of 83-69 in the game prior to Clemson, but lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 80-76 before that. The Blue Devils are scoring 81.2 points per game with 35.8 rebounds per game and 15.8 assists per game, while allowing 67.2 points against per game this year. Kyle Filipowski is averaging 17.7 points per game, 8.7 rebounds per game, and 2.9 assists per game. Duke is shooting 47.9% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this season.
Duke Blue Devils Team Facts
- Duke has won 12 of its last 13 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Six of Duke’s last eight night games have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Duke has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Virginia Tech Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 13-7 (5-4) this season after they defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 91-67 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 44-28 at halftime and they scored 47 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Hokies shot 55.2% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College by a score of 76-71 and NC State by a score of 84-78 in the two games prior to Georgia Tech. The Hokies are scoring 74.7 points per game with 33.6 rebounds per game and 15.5 assists per game, while giving up 68.2 points against per game this season. Sean Pedulla is averaging 15.7 points per game, 4.4 assists per game, and 4.1 rebounds per game. Virginia Tech is shooting 46.6% from the field, 80.3% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year.
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Facts
- Virginia Tech has won each of its last eight Monday night games at Cassell Coliseum.
- Five of Virginia Tech’s last six night games against AP-ranked opponents at Cassell Coliseum have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in each of its last seven home games.
Duke vs Virginia Tech Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game playing very well recently, but Duke has won 10 of their last 11 games. The Blue Devils did have a scare against Clemson in their last game, but they were able to escape with the win. Virginia Tech has won three games in a row, but two of those wins came against lowly Georgia Tech and Boston College. These two teams have similar metrics when it comes to defense and shooting percentage, but Duke is scoring about seven more points per game. With this game being played at Virginia Tech, I think the Hokies have a great shot at an upset win. Take Virginia Tech with the points.
