The Duke Blue Devils (14-5, 5-3 ACC) battle the Virginia Tech Hokies (11-8, 1-7) Monday. Tip from Cassell Coliseum is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Duke vs. Virginia Tech'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Duke beat Miami 68-66 Saturday, failing to cover as a 6-point home favorite. The Blue Devils have not covered in 5 straight games and are 2-8 in their last 10. They are 7-12 against the spread (ATS) this season. Duke’s strength is defense, ranking 38th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (63.5).
The Hokies are 8-2 straight up at home. They are coming off a 51-50 road loss to Clemson in which they failed to cover as a 1-point favorite. Virginia Tech has failed to cover 7 in a row and is 3-7 ATS in its last 10. Its defense ranks 79th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (65.6).
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