Virginia Tech has been an enigma this season, posting notable wins over the likes of UNC and Virginia but more often than not struggling against top-tier competition. That being said, VT has been a moneymaker for bettors when overlooked at home, as the Hokies are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games as underdogs in Blacksburg. They’ll once again be home dogs when they host the No. 5-ranked Duke Blue Devils on Monday.
- Virginia Tech is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games after a loss.
- Duke is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games against Virginia Tech.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Duke’s last 15 games against Virginia Tech.
Duke dominated the first meeting between the two programs this season, cruising to an easy 74-52 victory. The biggest disparity came on the glass with Duke outrebounding Virginia Tech 36-19. Barring an unforeseen change, that will likely be the case once again Monday with Duke ranking second in the country in rebounds per game compared to VT, which sits 259th.
Though much has been made of Duke’s defensive struggles this season, Coach K has the team performing much better on that end of the court during its current five-game winning streak. The Blue Devils are allowing just 55.6 points per game in their past five with opponents shooting just 35.5 percent. Virginia Tech has been a strong force offensively this season but the team has not eclipsed the 80-point plateau in its past five outings.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Virginia Tech Hokies in this one found them listed as 5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Blue Devils was expected to move the line.
Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Duke Blue Devils will try to spoil the party and cover the point spread on Monday; they are 18-10 against the betting line this season, while the Virginia Tech Hokies are 15-10 ATS. The Blue Devils are 16-12 on betting the total; the Hokies are 14-11.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 253 (Virginia Tech) and the No. 28 (Duke) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Virginia Tech's No. 33-ranked offense, averaging 81.17 PPG, against a Blue Devils defense that ranks No. 92 at 69.83 PPG. The Hokies' field-goal percentage has averaged 50.3% so far, more than the Blue Devils marksmen have achieved on the year, 49.75% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Devils got 19 points from Marvin Bagley III as Duke ran past Syracuse 60-44 on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Justin Robinson scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Hokies to a win (they lost 75-68 to Louisville at Cassell Coliseum on Saturday).
- Duke is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games
- Duke is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- Virginia Tech is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games at home
- Virginia Tech is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Duke
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Virginia Tech's last 10 games when playing Duke
Next Betting Matchups
Duke home to North Carolina, Saturday, March 3
Virginia Tech at Miami, Saturday, March 3
