Duke vs. Virginia Tech Free Pick
BLACKSBURG, VA (The Spread) – In what should be a solid matchup between ACC rivals, Virginia Tech hosts No. 5 Duke at 7:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Duke as a 4.5-point favorite over Virginia Tech for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 140.5 points. The Blue Devils enter play with an 18-3 overall record and are 3-2 on the road, while the Hokies are 12-9 overall and 8-4 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Blue Devils opened as a 4.5-point favorite and depending on what sports book you view, the spread remains either 4.5 or is up to 5. The over/under total is now 140.5 after opening at 142.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 75% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Blue Devils. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Virginia Tech. According to latest college basketball trends, the Hokies are 4-1 against the spread in their last five Thursday games while the Blue Devils are just 0-5 against the number in their last five Thursday games. Duke is also 2-6 ATS in its last eight games overall and 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as a favorite.
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