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Duke vs Virginia Tech: An ACC Classic
The Virginia Tech Hokies are looking for the fourth consecutive win when they host the Duke Blue Devils at Cassell Coliseum on Monday.
The Blue Devils are having a tough week ahead of them
The Duke Blue Devils will visit West Virginia tonight before going to North Carolina to face the Tar Heels. They are ranked 12th in the nation and have a 15-4 record, including 6-2 in the ACC. The Blue Devils have won the last two games and are coming off a 72-71 win over Clemson. Duke is 37th in the nation, scoring 81.2 points per game and one spot lower, shooting 47.9% from the field. Center Kyle Filipowski is the best player on the Blue Devils, averaging 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
The Hokies are looking for the fourth consecutive win
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 15-5 for the season and 6-3 in the ACC. They have won the last three games and are coming off a 91-67 win over Georgia Tech. The Hokies are second in the nation in shooting 80.2% from the free throw line and 99th in allowing 68.2 points per game. Sean Pedulla is the best player on the team, averaging 15.7 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Betting Trends
Duke is 15-4-0 ATS for the season, 3-2-0 ATS on the road and 11-3-0 ATS after a win. Virginia Tech is 10-10-0 ATS for the season, 7-4-0 ATS at home and 7-5-0 ATS after a win.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams have been playing well recently and are among the top three teams in the ACC. That makes the game even more important, and there is no doubt we will get the best of both sides. Duke is a 3.5-point favorite in this game, and they have covered the spread in 15 of 19 games so far in the season. Virginia Tech should not be underestimated in this game since they will have the support of the crowd and have won three of the last four against Duke. However, the Blue Devils are much better at the moment and will win this one just enough to cover the spread.
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