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Duke vs. Virginia Tech: College Basketball Best Bets, Picks & Predictions (Monday)

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As we are deep in the college basketball season, now is the time to use the plethora of data to get going on winning some money. It is a solid Monday slate but remember not to force any bets you don’t love. There is still plenty of season left.

Pick Record

  • Last Week: 16-16-1
  • Season ATS: 44-42-3

Here are my best bets for today’s men’s college basketball slate. 

And check out our other top picks for Monday:

All odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Today’s Best NCAA Basketball Picks: Duke vs. Virginia Tech

Duke vs. Virginia Tech

Keeping it simple here, Duke has struggled mightily on the road, going 0-4 ATS in road games, ranking 362nd in the Haslametrics away-from-home metric. What doesn’t help is Virginia Tech’s ability to play at home, ranking 37th in the same metric.

Both teams are playing sluggishly with Virginia Tech, especially riding a seven-game losing streak. Six of Virginia Tech’s eight losses have been within four points or in overtime, so don’t simply look at their record. I trust the Hokies’ ability to take care of the ball and find solid looks in the interior. For Duke, 56 percent of the opponent’s points come from inside the arc, ranking 34th highest in the nation. Duke defends the three-line well, but I don’t see that as being as big of a factor tonight.

VA Tech will have to limit the Blue Devils on the offensive glass tonight if they expect to come out of this game victorious. They’ve limited solid rebounding teams before, and I can see them doing it again.

Play: Virginia Tech -2.0   

Other Plays

  • Detroit Mercy -5.5
  • Pennsylvania -14.0
  • Morgan State +3.5
  • Alcorn State -10.5
  • Alabama State +3.0

Be sure to follow me @rcoleman98 on the BettingPros app as I post all my selections that may not make it in these articles. Remember to monitor injury news because if you can beat the curve, there is plenty of value on any game day.

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