Duke vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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  • Duke (9-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech (10-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Duke / Virginia Tech TV channel: ESPN

The Duke Blue Devils (9-9) visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (10-10) on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Blacksburg, VA.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Duke vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Duke vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duke-3.5 -105O 146.5 -110-160
Virginia Tech +3.5 -115U 146.5 -110+135

Duke vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Duke will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Duke vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+12.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+4.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+2.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+2.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.31% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.9 Units / -9.27% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 0.72% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.55% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.07% ROI).

  • 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.65 Units / 3.66% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -5.19% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -0.95 Units / -4.34% ROI

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (292 assists/ 167 TOs) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (157 assists/ 80 TOs) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Duke is shooting 44% from three (83/190) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Duke has averaged 8.7 assists per game (157 assists/18 games) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (156 rebounds/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (448 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (428 assists/ 276 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Virginia Tech is shooting 83% from the free throw line (106/127) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,432 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Duke has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (2,028 points/1,852 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.16

Duke has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (3,496 points/3,095 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Duke has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,797 points/1,523 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (283 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.6 steals per game (106 steals/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.4 steals per game (182 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (283 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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