Duke vs. Virginia Tech Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

httpscdn.dataskrive.comapiasset1q6ks19duke blue devils vs virginia tech hokies Betsperts Media & Technology

The Duke Blue Devils (6-3) and Virginia Tech Hokies (2-7) will battle in clash of ACC foes at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Duke vs. Virginia Tech Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Duke as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Duke has -359 odds to pick up the win, while Virginia Tech is listed at +276 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 49.5 points.

DraftKings Deposit Bonus Promo
$1,000 Deposit Bonus

Game Info

How to Watch Duke vs. Virginia Tech Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: RSN
  • Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Stadium: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium

Betting Preview

Duke

Duke is putting up 418.6 yards per game on offense, which ranks 48th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Blue Devils rank 85th, surrendering 394.1 yards per contest. Duke is totaling 34.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 28th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 45th, allowing 23.1 points per contest. With 270.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS, Duke has been forced to lean on their 96th-ranked passing offense (210.4 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive. Duke has the 33rd-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (123.8 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 21st-best with 208.1 rushing yards per game. In addition to a 43.1% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, Duke has posted the 53rd-ranked third-down percentage (41.4%) on offense. With 20 forced turnovers (eighth in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Duke’s +14 turnover margin is the third-best in college football.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has been sputtering on offense, ranking 13th-worst with 317.4 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 368.9 total yards per contest (59th-ranked). Virginia Tech has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 20.2 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, surrendering 25.1 points per contest (58th-ranked). From an offensive angle, Virginia Tech is posting 211.9 passing yards per game (95th-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS defensively (235.2 passing yards surrendered per game). Virginia Tech’s running game has been sputtering, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 105.6 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 133.7 rushing yards per contest (48th-ranked). Virginia Tech ranks 15th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (31.2%), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 28th in the FBS with a 32.8% third-down rate allowed. At -8, Virginia Tech sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS).

Duke vs. Virginia Tech Betting Analysis

Duke Betting Insights

Duke is 5-4-0 against the spread this season. Duke has 1-2 ATS when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites. Duke games have gone over the total five times this season. The Blue Devils have won 75% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-1). The Blue Devils have played as a moneyline favorite of -359 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.

Hokies Betting Insights

Virginia Tech have registered a 3-6-0 record against the spread this year. In games they have played as 9.5-point or bigger underdogs, Virginia Tech owns an ATS record of 2-2. This season, Virginia Tech games have hit the over three times. This season, the Hokies have been listed as the underdog in five games and failed to win any of those contests. The Hokies have a record of 0-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +276 or more by oddsmakers this season.

DraftKings Deposit Bonus Promo
$1,000 Deposit Bonus

Duke vs. Virginia Tech Against The Spread & Betting Records

Duke

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.8 57.5 56.3
Implied Total AVG 33.8 35.3 32.6
ATS Record 5-4-0 3-1-0 2-3-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 3-1-0 2-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 2-0 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 0-1 2-1

Hokies

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 46.4 46.0 46.9
Implied Total AVG 28.9 28.8 29.0
ATS Record 3-6-0 2-3-0 1-3-0
Over/Under Record 3-6-0 1-4-0 2-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-2 1-1 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-5 0-2 0-3

Players to Watch

Duke

  • DeWayne Carter has suited up for nine games, collecting 4.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 23 tackles for the Blue Devils.
  • The Blue Devils’ defense has been helped by Brandon Johnson, who has suited up for nine games and posted 3.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 23 tackles, and two interceptions.
  • The Blue Devils’ defense has been aided by Darius Joiner, who has suited up for nine games and registered one interception to go along with 35 tackles, 3.0 TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended.
  • The Blue Devils’ defensive unit has been helped by Shaka Heyward, who has suited up for nine games, amassing 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 48 tackles.

Hokies

  • On defense, Dax Hollifield has helped lead the way with 56 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in nine games.
  • Chamarri Conner has been doing his part on defense, totaling 51 tackles and 2.0 TFL for the Hokies.
  • TyJuan Garbutt has been wreaking havoc on defense, delivering 4.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 20 tackles for the Hokies.
  • Nasir Peoples has recorded 3.0 TFL and 38 tackles in nine games for the Hokies.

Duke vs. Virginia Tech Predictions and Pick

Duke vs. Virginia Tech betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Blue Devils (-9.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (49.5)

DraftKings Deposit Bonus Promo
$1,000 Deposit Bonus

How to Bet on Duke vs. Virginia Tech

You can bet on Duke vs. Virginia Tech at every legal online sportsbook. For more college football odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals as well as college football prop odds, check out the latest college football lines as well as our guide to the best college football betting sites.

And if you wanted to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Duke vs. Virginia Tech picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.

Not sure what a parlay is? Or even how to bet on college football? Check out our complete guide to sports betting.

Our pick to win this matchup is Duke, and we project that Duke will cover the spread (Duke -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 49.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

Deals of the Day

See All