Duke vs. Virginia Tech Odds
BLACKSBURG, VA (The Spread) – No. 16 Virginia Tech looks to continue its climb up the rankings on Saturday when it hosts Duke at 3:30PM ET on ESPNU.
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Virginia Tech is 6-1 overall, 3-0 in the ACC, 4-1 at home and 3-3-1 against the spread. Duke is 5-2 overall, 1-2 in the ACC, 2-0 on the road and 5-2 against the spread. Virginia Tech hasn’t lost to Duke in their last 12 meetings.
Trends show that the home team has covered the spread in four straight meetings between these two. Duke is also just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 against a team with a winning record while Virginia Tech is 6-0 ATS in its last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Virginia Tech is favored at home, as the Hokies have odds of -13.5 points against Duke on Saturday. The over/under total has been set at 47.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Virginia Tech favored by 13.5. The spread dipped to 13 before moving back to 13.5 points. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 47.5.
Virginia Tech is coming off a 19-9 win over Pittsburgh two weeks ago. The Hokies have won six straight since losing the season opener to Alabama. Virginia Tech is only scoring just 23.1 points per game on offense, while the defense is giving up 15 points per game. Logan Thomas has thrown for 1,451 yards and nine touchdowns to lead the offense while Trey Edmunds has rushed for 393 yards and four scores.
Duke is coming off a 35-22 win over Virginia last week. The Blue Devils have now won three straight, scoring at least 35 points in their last four games. Duke is now averaging 35.7 points per game on offense, while the Duke defense is holding opponents to 24.3 points per game. Quarterback Brandon Connette has thrown for 1,069 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead the offense while also rushing for 233 yards and seven scores. Jamison Crowder has added 56 receptions for 731 yards and three scores.
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In terms of Injuries, Virginia Tech tight end Dakota Jackson (ribs) and cornerback Antone Exum (knee) are both questionable. Duke linebacker Kyler Brown (leg) and running back Eric Adams (upper body) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Virginia Tech, as the Hokies are getting 80% of the wagers with odds of -13.5 points against Duke on Saturday.
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