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Duke at Virginia Tech

January 31, 2026
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Duke is third in the 18-team ACC in points scored (85.6 per game) and second in shooting (.499). They will run right at a Virginia Tech defense that is 15th in the conference in points surrendered (74.1 per game) and 14th in shooting allowed, while the offense is eighth from long range (.349). Virginia Tech has scored 71, 89, and 78 points in its last three home games, on a 4-2 run OVER the total at home. The Hokies gave up 88 points in the last meeting with Duke, and this total is too low. Take Duke/Virginia Tech OVER the total.

2 units on Game Total OVER 147.5 -110 (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
LOSS
FINAL
1H
2H
F
Duke Blue Devils img
40
32
72
Virginia Tech Hokies
31
27
58
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