The Virginia Tech Hokies (6-2, 1-0 ACC) and their outstanding offense welcome the 10th-ranked Duke Blue Devils (8-1) and their tremendous defense. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Duke Blue Devils at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Hokies lost to the BYU Cougars, 90-77, while the Blue Devils beat the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 87-75.
The Blue Devils had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.511) and had a free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.265). Virginia Tech, on the other hand, held BYU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 21.2). Virginia Tech rallied around Landers Nolley II, who put up 22 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Vernon Carey Jr. had a good game for Duke, putting up 26 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Blue Devils won 75-73. Duke had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.607 vs. 0.476). Virginia Tech, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (14-18; 77.8 percent).
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Virginia Tech ranks 11th in offensive efficiency and Duke ranks 19th in defensive efficiency. This game should be a showdown of contrasting styles. The fast-breaking Blue Devils rank 32nd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Hokies rank 340th.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Duke ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.4) while Virginia Tech ranks 275th (33.0).
- The Hokies rank ninth in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Blue Devils rank 184th (6.7).
- Virginia Tech ranks 30th in assists per game (15.6) while Duke ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Blue Devils rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Hokies rank 307th (26.7).
- Duke ranks second in blocks per game (6.8) while Virginia Tech ranks 213th (2.5).