The 2022 ACC Tournament championship game matches the Virginia Tech Hokies (22-12) and the Duke Blue Devils (28-5) on Saturday night. Virginia Tech heads into this matchup on a high note, winning three straight games, defeating North Carolina in the semifinals. After a disappointing loss to UNC to end the regular season, Duke has won two straight in the ACC Tournament 2022, including a hard-found victory over Miami (Fla.) 80-76 in its last game. Virginia Tech is looking to lock up a NCAA Tournament berth, while Duke is fighting for a No. 1 seed in the Big Dance.
Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET from Barclays Center. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Blue Devils as six-point favorites in the latest Duke vs. Virginia Tech odds. The over-under for total points is set at 136. Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Duke picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Duke vs. Virginia Tech, and just revealed its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Virginia Tech vs. Duke:
- Duke vs. Virginia Tech spread: Blue Devils -6
- Duke vs. Virginia Tech over-under: 136 points
- Duke vs. Virginia Tech money line: Hokies +210, Blue Devils -260
- VT: Under is 5-0 in Hokies' last five games following an ATS win
- DUKE: Blue Devils are 6-2 ATS in their last eight Saturday games
Why Duke can cover
Junior forward Wendell Moore Jr. has been an all-around threat for the Blue Devils. He is averaging 13.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. The North Carolina native is also a viable option from 3-point range. He is knocking down 40 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. In the quarterfinal win over Syracuse, Moore tallied 26 points, eight assists and went 4-for-10 from three.
Sophomore center Mark Williams is logging 11 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The Virginia native is super-efficient and ranks first in the ACC in field-goal percentage (.704). Williams gives Duke a physical presence in the paint. He's recorded nine double-doubles throughout the year. Williams is also leading the conference in blocks (2.8). On March10 against Syracuse, he had 15 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks.
Why Virginia Tech can cover
Senior forward Keve Aluma is averaging a team-best 15.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and is shooting 53 percent from the floor. He has dropped at least 20 points in nine games thus far. The Maryland native can score from all over the floor. In the win over North Carolina, Aluma logged 18 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Senior forward Justyn Mutts is another contributor in the frontcourt for the Hokies. Mutts is putting up 10.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The New Jersey native has been a solid presence on the glass. He's grabbed at least 10 boards in nine games, including four double-doubles. In the quarterfinals against Notre Dame, Mutts had 11 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and three steals.
How to make Virginia Tech vs. Duke picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 145 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50 percent of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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