- Matchup: Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Virginia Tech Hokies (16-6) are set to host the Duke Blue Devils (19-1) at Cassell Coliseum this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Duke Blue Devils secured a commanding victory over Louisville, finishing 83-52. Duke achieved a field goal percentage of 50.8% (31 of 61) and connected on 8 of 23 three-pointers. At the charity stripe, the Blue Devils converted 13 of 18 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 72.2%. They dominated the boards with 44 rebounds, including 15 offensive ones, and facilitated 14 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and making 7 steals. Defensively, Duke held their opponents to a mere 29.6% shooting from the field, allowing them just 16 buckets out of 54 attempts. Louisville managed 11 assists and 6 steals, with a total of 21 rebounds (5 offensive, 16 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. The Cardinals shot 69.2% from the free-throw line, converting 9 of 13. Furthermore, they made 11 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. In fouls, the Blue Devils committed 12, while Louisville had 17.
Cameron Boozer played a pivotal role in this matchup, scoring 19 points on 8 of 16 shooting. He logged 31 minutes and secured 10 rebounds along with 4 assists, showing his all-round capability.
This season, Duke boasts an impressive record of 19-1. They average 85.6 points per game, ranking 28th in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 49.9%. From the three-point line, they have a success rate of 34.4% (183 of 532) and convert 71.7% of their free throws. The Blue Devils average 40.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 346 assists this season, placing them 60th in Division 1. Their turnover rate sits at 11.4 per game, and they commit about 16.4 fouls nightly.
On defense, the Blue Devils force an average of 13.7 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.2% shooting from behind the arc and rank 13th nationally by allowing just 64.6 points per game. Duke’s defense has a field goal percentage against of 38.9% (460 of 1,184) and surrenders 30.3 rebounds per contest. They rank 66th in the nation for assists allowed, with 245 given up this season.
Virginia Tech emerged victorious in their last game, defeating Georgia Tech 71-65. The Hokies secured 22 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 34 for the game. They turned the ball over 8 times while recording 6 steals. Georgia Tech committed 23 fouls, sending the Hokies to the foul line 26 times, of which they made 19, achieving a 73.1% success rate. From long-range, Virginia Tech converted 8 of 29 attempts (27.6%) and finished with a shooting percentage of 33.8%, hitting 22 of 65 shots. Conversely, Georgia Tech made 25 of 57 field goals for a shooting percentage of 43.9%. The Hokies allowed the Yellow Jackets 34 rebounds (9 offensive).
Ben Hammond was a standout for the Hokies, scoring 20 points in 37 minutes while providing 3 assists. He shot 50.0%, going 6 for 12, and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Virginia Tech holds a solid record of 16-6 this season, averaging 81.0 points per contest and pulling down 36.2 rebounds per game. They commit 17.2 fouls on average and achieve a free-throw percentage of 72.4%. The Hokies average 14.4 assists per game (ranked 166th nationally) and turn the ball over 10.3 times per game. On the offensive end, Virginia Tech boasts a shooting percentage of 45.0%, ranking them 200th in college basketball.
Defensively, Virginia Tech allows opponents to shoot 29.7% from three-point range (165 of 555) and 74.6% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 12.9 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 148th and 294th nationally. The Hokies allow 74.1 points per game (198th in the nation) and force 13.3 turnovers per contest while allowing opponents to shoot 43.2% from the field.
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Back Virginia Tech
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