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College Basketball Picks & Predictions: Duke vs. Virginia (Monday)

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College basketball will draw most eyes from sports bettors on Monday with football season done and the NBA coming back from the All-Star break. That comes off the heels of a loaded weekend of hoops, highlighted by the No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between in-state rivals Auburn and Alabama.

What is in store for the start of a new week in college basketball?

Continue reading for a detailed breakdown of our college basketball best bets and top picks for Monday, February 17th’s game Duke vs. Virginia.

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    Monday's Best College Basketball Bets: Duke vs. Virginia

    (Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

    Duke vs. Virginia

    Duke is the only team in the country that ranks in the top four in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, and it has held eight of the last nine opponents to 70 or fewer points. It should have little difficulty containing a Cavaliers team that plays at a snail’s pace, ranking 362nd out of 364 Division I (DI) teams in adjusted tempo.

    Do not expect Virginia to earn points easily via offensive rebounding or at the free throw line, as it ranks 338th or worse in offensive rebounding percentage and free throw attempts per field goal attempt.

    I also expect a sluggish day offensively for the Blue Devils offense on a quick turnaround, as the under has cashed in nine of Duke’s 12 games since the start of 2022 when it has just one day of rest.

    Pick: Under 130.5 Points (-115)

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