Duke vs. Virginia Tech Betting Picks and Predictions
by Richard Jacobs | Mar 12, 2022
Duke vs. Virginia Tech Betting Picks & Predictions
The Virginia Tech Hokies (22-12, 11-9 ACC) are underdogs (+6) as they try to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils (28-5, 16-4 ACC) at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Barclays Center. Find more below on the Duke vs. Virginia Tech betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total for the matchup is 138.5.
Duke vs. Virginia Tech Betting Line
Duke vs Virginia Tech Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Duke |
-6 |
– |
– |
138.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-256 |
209 |
Duke vs. Virginia Tech Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, March 12, 2022
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
Computer Predictions for Duke vs. Virginia Tech
Computer picks for Blue Devils vs Hokies
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Duke (-6)
|
Over (138.5)
|
Virginia Tech 75 Duke 65
|
Duke vs. Virginia Tech Betting Trends
Duke is 18-15-1 against the spread this season.
The Blue Devils have an against the spread record of 13-12-1 in their 26 games when favored by 6 points or more so far this season.
Duke has hit the over in 55.9% of its opportunities this year (19 times in 34 games with a set point total).
Duke Leaders
The Blue Devils points and rebounds leader is Paolo Banchero. He contributes 16.9 points per game and grabs 7.9 rebounds.
Wendell Moore paces the team with 4.7 assists per game.
AJ Griffin is the top three-point shooter for the Blue Devils, knocking down 1.9 per game.
Duke’s steals leader is Moore, who grabs 1.4 per game. Mark Williams leads the team averaging 2.8 blocks a game.
Duke Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.9 |
8 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.4 |
72 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
36.1 |
19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.6 |
132 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
331 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.6 |
52 |
Virginia Tech vs. Duke Betting Trends
Virginia Tech has beaten the spread 19 times in 34 games.
The Hokies are winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 6-point underdogs this season.
Virginia Tech has seen 16 of its 34 games hit the over.
Virginia Tech Leaders
Justyn Mutts has the top spot on the Hokies rebounds and assists leaderboard, with 7.5 rebounds per game and 3.4 assists per game.
Keve Aluma scores 15.7 points per game to pace Virginia Tech.
Hunter Cattoor is tops from three-point range for the Hokies, hitting 2.2 treys per game.
Mutts is tops on Virginia Tech in both steals (1.2) and blocks (one) per game.
Virginia Tech Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47 |
39 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.7 |
145 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30 |
281 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.2 |
34 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.5 |
307 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
126 |
Betting Tips for Duke vs. Virginia Tech
After taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Duke (-6). Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 138.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Duke 75, Virginia Tech 65 when it’s sorted out on the court.
