Duke Blue Devils
Basketball NCAAB Sat 31 Jan 12:00
Virginia Tech Hokies
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Duke vs Virginia Tech

The Duke Blue Devils face the Virginia Tech, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Duke and Virginia Tech to Serve Up Points Frenzy

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Duke clash with Virginia Tech. Our prediction is for Over 147.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

Duke Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Duke Blue Devils claimed a victory in their previous game. A 83-52 home win occurred against Louisville Cardinals.

Virginia Tech last game saw them claim a 71-65 home win over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Duke won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 88-65 victory was registered against Virginia Tech. Duke have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Virginia Tech. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
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Duke vs Virginia Tech Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Duke vs Virginia Tech with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 147.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

The basketball picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every college hoops pick.

Key Duke vs Virginia Tech stats:

  • The 147.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Duke games.
  • The 147.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 18 Duke games on the road.
  • The 147.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Virginia Tech games.
  • The 147.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Virginia Tech games.

Over 147.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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If you’re wanting bigger odds when wagering on the Totals, then the good news is that you can be in control of the line. Get more juice by betting Over a certain number.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Neoklis Avdalas Over 3.5 Assists -149 BetMGM logo

Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech) can be wagered to rack up Over 3.5 assists at -149. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.

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Patrick Ngongba II Under 5.5 Rebounds -105 BetMGM logo

Patrick Ngongba II (Duke) is available at -105 to rack up Under 5.5 rebounds. We think there’s a generous line on offer that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 147.5
Spread Duke -11.5
Player Assists Neoklis Avdalas Over 3.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 148.5 on the total, Duke to cover the -11.5 spread and Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech) to get Over 3.5 assists.

Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Duke Duke logo 83 - 69 Virginia Tech logo Virginia Tech

We’re going for Duke to claim a 83-69 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Duke vs Virginia Tech Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Duke

Duke have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -909 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 90% chance of winning. Virginia Tech are the underdogs at +580 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

12.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Cameron Boozer Favorite to Score the Most Points

Cameron Boozer is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -114 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 22.5
-114
Under 22.5
-114
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Ben Hammond (Virginia Tech)
Over 14.5
-108
Under 14.5
-120
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Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech)
Over 11.5
-120
Under 11.5
-108
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Player Assists
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 3.5
-149
Under 3.5
+115
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Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech)
Over 3.5
-149
Under 3.5
+115
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Patrick Ngongba II (Duke)
Over 1.5
-164
Under 1.5
+130
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Player Rebounds
Cameron Boozer (Duke)
Over 9.5
-119
Under 9.5
-109
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Amani Hansberry (Virginia Tech)
Over 7.5
-111
Under 7.5
-116
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Tobi Lawal (Virginia Tech)
Over 7.5
+105
Under 7.5
-135
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Patrick Ngongba II (Duke)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Micro Betting

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Duke logo Duke Stats
Virginia Tech logo Virginia Tech Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Duke 32-2 2798 2147 651 21-0 11-2 11W
Virginia 29-5 2742 2326 416 19-1 10-4 1L
Miami 25-8 2704 2349 355 16-4 9-4 1L
North Carolina 24-8 2553 2282 271 19-1 5-7 2L
Clemson 24-10 2521 2269 252 16-3 8-7 1L
Louisville 23-10 2797 2382 415 16-2 7-8 1L
California 21-11 2492 2344 148 17-4 4-7 2L
Stanford 20-12 2431 2326 105 12-7 8-5 1L
NC State 20-13 2762 2525 237 13-7 7-6 1L
SMU 20-13 2779 2561 218 17-3 3-10 1L
Virginia Tech 19-13 2521 2396 125 15-4 4-9 2L
Florida State 18-15 2652 2572 80 12-8 6-7 1L
Wake Forest 17-16 2602 2543 59 12-6 5-10 1L
Syracuse 15-17 2400 2376 24 12-6 3-11 6L
Notre Dame 13-18 2308 2335 -27 11-7 2-11 2L
Pittsburgh 13-20 2327 2370 -43 8-10 5-10 1L
Boston College 11-20 2090 2191 -101 10-10 1-10 1W
Georgia Tech 11-20 2287 2400 -113 10-10 1-10 12L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak