Virginia Tech Hokies (11-8) vs Duke Blue Devils (14-5)
Game Info: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm (Cassell Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Virginia Tech Hokies -2 -- Over/Under: 134.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Tech Hokies face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at Cassell Coliseum. When these two teams faced off last March it was Virginia Tech that secured thet 82-67 victory.
Duke Betting Preview
Duke comes into this game with a 14-5 record overall and they have gone 7-12 against the spread. In the last game against the Miami Hurricanes, Duke was tested, and ended up winning by only two points. Kyle Filipowski finished with 17 goals and 14 rebounds. Duke is averaging 72 points while their defense is giving up 63.5 points per game. The defense is ranked 38th in college basketball and it’s actually been the offense that hasn’t lived up to the expectations this season. Filipowski is averaging 15 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 26.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Virginia Tech Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is Virginia Tech who sits with an 11-8 record and they gone 6-13 against the spread. On Saturday against Clemson, the Hokies were defeated 51-50. In the second half the offense only managed 19 points total. Virginia Tech is averaging 72.6 points wile their defense is giving up 65.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 79th, and they are going to need the defense to lockdown in this game. Sean Pedulla is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Duke vs Virginia Tech Trends
Virginia Tech is 0-7 against the spread in their last seven games overall. The Hokies are 0-6 against the spread in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Shane’s Free Pick
I really like the underdog in this game. This Virginia Tech looked good in the last game against Clemson with their defense. Duke’s offense is good, but it hasn’t been as good as in years past and that is going to allow Virginia Tech to find some success. Look for Virginia Tech to score enough to get the ob done. Back Virginia Tech against the spread.