The Virginia Tech Hokies (16-12, 6-11 ACC) battle the Duke Blue Devils (20-8, 11-6) Saturday. Tip from Cameron Indoor Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Virginia Tech vs. Duke'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Duke lost to Virginia Tech on the road 78-75 on Jan. 23, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog as the Over (137) connected.
The Blue Devils come into this game following a 79-62 home win over Louisville Monday, failing to cover as 17.5-point favorites. They are 1-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 5 games, falling to 10-18 ATS on the season. Duke ranks 31st in opponents’ points per game (63.9).
The Hokies lost to Miami 76-70 Tuesday, failing to cover as 3-point home favorites. They have alternated winning and covering and losing and not covering over their last 8 games. Virginia Tech is 11-17 ATS on the season.