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The Duke Blue Devils are in search of a pick-me-up win after getting destroyed early this week in Coral Gables. Do you think the Blue Devils can steal a win in Charlottesville? Or do you think the Virginia Cavaliers will add to Duke’s woes this season?
Read on for more about this Duke vs Virginia matchup in the 2022-23 college basketball season, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NCAAB game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Cavaliers College Basketball Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
Betting on the Duke Blue Devils
- Regular Season Record: 17-7
The Blue Devils have some bitter taste in their mouth to get rid of after getting embarrassed by the Miami Hurricanes in an 81-59 road loss last Monday. That loss stopped Duke from notching its fourth straight win and also came just after a sweet 63-57 home win last Saturday against bitter ACC rivals North Carolina Tar Heels. In any case, the Blue Devils have an 8-5 conference record.
The Blue Devils are a great rebounding team, especially in the offensive end, as they are No. 1 in the conference with a 34.8 ORB% and second nationally with a 37.9 ORB%. That should help them control the pace against Virginia. Duke has seen the total hit the Under in seven of its last 10 outings.
Betting on the Virginia Cavaliers
- Regular Season Record: 18-4
Virginia recovered right away from its loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies last Saturday as they followed that defeat up with a 63-50 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on Tuesday. The Hoos punished NC State with their defense, with the Wolfpack shooting just 33.3 percent from the field while turning the ball over 12 times. Virginia has always been the calling card to success for the team.
This season, it is allowing only 60.4 points per game and ranks 83rd in the nation with a 10.6 percent steal rate. The Cavaliers aren’t too shabby either offensively, as they are averaging 108.9 points per 100 possessions adjusted and lead the ACC with a 37.9 3FG%.
Virginia is 5-4-1 ATS in its last 10 games.
JefeBet Prediction
Virginia’s defense has always been stout under Tony Bennett, and that should show up once again against a hurting Duke team that is coming off a morally deflating loss to Miami. Also consider the fact that Duke is just 2-5 in road games this season and 2-3 against AP Top 25 teams.
Prediction: Virginia spread.
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