Virginia Tech vs Duke Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 31

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer watches from the sideline against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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  • Duke is a -24.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / Duke TV channel: ACCN

The Virginia Tech Hokies visit Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the Duke Blue Devils on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Durham, NC.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-115).

The Virginia Tech vs. Duke Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+24.5 -105O 135.5 -105+
Duke -24.5 -115U 135.5 -115+

Virginia Tech vs Duke Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Duke will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs Duke Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 64.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+6.05 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+14.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.01 Units / 20% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.5 Units / -11.82% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.58% ROI

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 1.04% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (253 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Virginia Tech has averaged 70.4 points per game (845 points/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.8

Virginia Tech is shooting 43% (292/680) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 47%

Virginia Tech has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/12 games) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke shot 41% from three (153/372) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Duke shot 38% from three (289/770) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duke averaged 1.34 points per shot (2,758 points/2,060 shots) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Duke shot 50% (512/1,015) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (284 rebounds/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.6 steals per game (174 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.5 steals per game (66 steals/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has allowed opponents to shoot 36% (246/691) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Duke has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (343 points/342 shots) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.11

Duke has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Duke has allowed 58.5 points per game (702 points/12 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7


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