Virginia Cavaliers (UVA)
American Football NCAAF Wallace Wade Stadium Sat 15 Nov 15:30
Duke Blue Devils
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Virginia vs Duke

Virginia square off against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, November 15.

Duke Facing Tough Test

Virginia look easy to back at -110 considering the underdogs have been given a spread of +4.5. This looks a good number when squaring off against Duke.

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UVA Have 4 Wins in Last 5 H2H Matchups

Virginia Cavaliers have won their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 16-9 at home to Wake Forest at Scott Stadium.

Duke Blue Devils were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 37-34 reverse against UConn Huskies at Rentschler Field.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Virginia had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Scott Stadium, they recorded a 30-27 win over Duke. Virginia have triumphed in four of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.

Virginia vs Duke Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Virginia vs Duke with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

With Virginia capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them against the spread could be the best way forward. -110 is available that the +4.5 is covered in this college football matchup.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.

Key Virginia vs Duke stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Duke in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Duke in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Duke in 5 of their last 9 games this season.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Duke in 4 of their last 5 games against Virginia.

UVA +4.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Darian Mensah Under 281.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Darian Mensah (Duke) can be backed at -114 to finish with fewer than 281.5 passing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.

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Cam Ross Under 43.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Cam Ross (Duke) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 43.5 receiving yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Receiving Yards line appealing.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Virginia +4.5
Totals Under 58.5
Passing Yards Darian Mensah Under 281.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Virginia +4.5. We’ve also gone for Under 58.5 points and Darian Mensah (Duke) to have Under 281.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Virginia logo 28 - 27 Duke logo Duke

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 28-27 victory for the Cavs. There are huge odds available when it comes to this prediction.

Virginia vs Duke Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Duke Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The Duke odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -196 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 66% chance of winning. The market suggests that Virginia are least likely to win at +166.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 60.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those that want to back Under 60.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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J'Mari Taylor Favorite to Score First Touchdown

J'Mari Taylor is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +440. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

J'Mari Taylor (Virginia)
First TD
+440
Anytime TD
-233
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Nate Sheppard (Duke)
First TD
+500
Anytime TD
-200
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Cooper Barkate (Duke)
First TD
+900
Anytime TD
-105
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Anderson Castle (Duke)
First TD
+1000
Anytime TD
-100
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

J'Mari Taylor (Virginia)
Over 81.5
-114
Under 81.5
-114
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Micro Betting

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Duke Have Won Seven of Their Last Ten Home Games

Duke own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 28.10 points per contest and conceding 23.80.

Virginia have reeled off three straight road wins. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 26.90 points scored and 29.20 points allowed.

In their last matchup at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke came out on top 38-17 against Virginia.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O58.5 U58.5
Duke logo Duke Home Stats 7-3 51.90 28.10 23.80 4 6
Virginia logo Virginia Away Stats 6-4 56.10 26.90 29.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O58.5 = Games Over 58.5 Points
  • U58.5 = Games Under 58.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Virginia Cavaliers logo Virginia Cavaliers Stats
Duke Blue Devils logo Duke Blue Devils Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Virginia 10 2 398 240 158 6-1 4-1 2W
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 7 5 415 353 62 3-3 4-2 2W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W