GAME: #621 Duke vs #622 Virginia Tech
TIME: 12/06/2019 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Duke -6.5
TOTAL: 143
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the #10 Duke Blue Devils at Cassell Coliseum for an ACC matchup. The Hokies are looking for their fourth straight win over Duke. The last victory for the Blue Devils at Virginia Tech was a 91-86 win on Feb. 25, 2015. Duke recently had a huge win at Michigan State by a score of 87-75 while Virginia Tech lost to BYU 90-77 on November 27th. The Hokies have been rested and have been preparing for this matchup since.
DUKE BLUE DEVILS
The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 84 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 36% from 3. The Blue Devils are allowing only 65 points per game with 42% shooting from the field from their opponents. The Blue Devils are struggling with turning the ball over an average of 15 times per game however they do force over 18 turnovers per game adding 9.7 Steals and 6.8 blocks on defense. The Blue Devils are a high-scoring team that plays intense defense and you can count on the tempo of this game playing in their favor.
VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES
The Virginia Tech Hokies average 76 points per game with 47% field goal shooting and 43% from the three. The Hokies are averaging 12 three-pointers per game as it is their biggest strength to quick buckets for their high scoring offense. The Hokies allow only 65 points per game on defense with only 40% field goal shooting from their opponents but those numbers have not held true against tougher opponents.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
The Virginia Tech Hokies have solid stats and a good record however when they face tough competition they have had problems against BYU in Dayton. However, when they had time to prepare for Michigan State they defended them really well as you expect them to do tonight against Duke. Hokies defense will slow them down in the first half but it will not be enough for the entire game. The Blue Devils are a high-scoring team that plays intense defense and you can count on the tempo of this game playing in their favor. This Duke team is riding an incredible performance and you can expect them to continue with their winning ways to cover the spread.
TRENDS
DUKE
- Over is 5-0 in Blue Devils last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games following a straight-up win.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games as a favorite.
VIRGINIA TECH
- Over is 3-0-1 in Hokies last 4 overall.
- Hokies are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
HEAD TO HEAD
- The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Duke -6.5 / Over 143
Fade the Public: Virginia Tech +6.5 / Under 143
Sharp Action: Virginia Tech +6.5 / Over 143
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