Unranked Virginia Tech heads to Durham to face #4 Duke on New Year’s Eve. The game is at 4:30 PM ET on the ACC Network. Can Duke cover the 24.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Virginia Tech vs. Duke prediction.
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 5-7 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 3-9 ATS this season.
The Duke Blue Devils are 10-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 8-4 ATS this season.
Virginia Tech vs. Duke Matchup & Betting Odds
643 Virginia Tech Hokies (+24.5) at 644 Duke Blue Devils (-24.5); o/u 136.5
4:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
TV: ACC Network
Virginia Tech vs. Duke Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 82% of public bettors are currently backing Virginia Tech when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Virginia Tech Hokies Game Notes
Hokies guard Ben Hammond was solid in his team’s 82-62 loss to St. Joseph’s on December 21st. The freshman from Fairfax, VA recorded 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and a made three-pointer. He shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 4 from the foul line in the loss.
Virginia Tech forward Ben Burnham also played well in his team’s game a week and a half ago. The College of Charleston transfer logged 11 points, 2 rebounds, a steal, and 3 made three-pointers in 27 minutes of game action. Burnham is averaging 6.9 points per game this year.
Duke Blue Devils Game Notes
Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel was sensational in his team’s 82-56 blowout win over Georgia Tech on December 21st. In that game, the freshman from Milwaukee, WI registered 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and a steal. Knueppel shot 7 of 11 from the floor and 4 of 8 from beyond the arc in the victory.
Duke guard Cooper Flagg was also exemplary in his team’s game 10 days ago. The freshman from Newport, ME accumulated 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and a made three-pointer in 28 minutes of game action. Flagg is leading the Blue Devils in scoring this season with 16.3 points per game.
Virginia Tech vs. Duke CBB Betting Trends
Virginia Tech is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
The Hokies are 4-15 ATS as an underdog since the start of last season.
Duke is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Duke is 27-16-1 ATS as a favorite since the start of last season.
Virginia Tech vs. Duke CBB Prediction:
Virginia Tech is one of the worst power conference teams in the country this year. The Hokies have an average scoring margin of -0.9 points per game this season. That figure ranks 183rd in the country, behind teams like Central Connecticut, Chattanooga, and Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Virginia Tech has 6 double-digit losses this season, including a 20-point defeat against St. Joseph’s on December 21st. What’s worse, the Hokies lost to Jacksonville at home 74-64 on November 20th. Duke will be the best team that Virginia Tech has played all year.
The Blue Devils smashed Georgia Tech 82-56 in the last game they played, on December 21st. The Blue Devils will have an extended rest heading into this contest. That should play to their advantage. Since the start of last season, Duke is 11-5 ATS when playing on 4+ days of rest. I think the Blue Devils will roll in this one. Duke is the pick.