Duke vs. VT Basketball: Who Will Win?
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The Duke Blue Devils and Virginia Tech Hokies are set to face off in a highly-anticipated ACC matchup. Who will come out on top?
Introduction
The college Basketball season is in Full Swing and one of the most highly anticipated games of the year is coming up between Duke and Virginia Tech Both teams are ranked in the top 25 and have a lot riding on this game. So, who will win?
Duke’s Roster
Duke’s current roster includes five-star recruits R.J. Barrett and Zion Williamson as well as four-star recruit Cam Reddish All three players are ranked in the top 10 of ESPN’s 2019 recruiting class The Blue Devils also have two more four-star recruits in point guard Tre Jones and center Vernon Carey Jr.
Virginia Tech’s Roster
Virginia Tech’s roster this season is talented, yet inexperienced. They have 6 freshmen and only 2 seniors on their team. Junior guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the only player on the team who was averaging double digits in points per game before conference play began. Duke, on the other hand, has 4 upperclassmen in their starting lineup Their starting lineup includes 3 players who are projected to be lottery picks in this year’s NBA draft
In terms of head-to-head matchups, Duke has the edge over Virginia Tech The Blue Devils have won 8 out of the last 10 games between the two teams. In those 10 games, Duke has an average margin of victory of 13 points.
Given Duke’s experience and recent success against Virginia Tech it is fair to say that the Blue Devils are the favorites to win this game.
Duke’s Schedule
Duke’s next game is against Virginia Tech They will be playing at home in Cameron Indoor Stadium As of right now, Duke is ranked number one in the nation by the Associated Press and Coaches Poll They are also first in the ACC. Virginia Tech is ranked ninth in the nation by the Associated Press and eighth by the Coaches Poll. They are second in the ACC. These rankings could change before the game, but it is unlikely.
Virginia Tech’s Schedule
1. November 6: vs. Duke in Durham, NC
2. November 10: vs. Louisville in Blacksburg, VA
3. November 13: vs. UNC in Chapel Hill NC
4. November 17: vs. Notre Dame in Blacksburg, VA
5. November 24: vs. Syracuse in Syracuse, NY
Duke’s Record
Duke is currently ranked #1 in the nation with a record of 22-2. They have won 14 games in a row and VT is coming off of a loss. Duke is also playing at home.
Virginia Tech’s Record
Virginia Tech’s Record
Duke has the number one ranked college basketball team in the nation, but that doesn’t mean they will win when they play Virginia Tech on February 26th. The Hokies have had a very strong season so far, with an overall record of 23-5. They are also ranked 11th in the nation. In their last ten games, they are 8-2.
Duke’s Strengths
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Beyond its stellar academic reputation, Duke also has significant advantages in terms of its Basketball Program The team has won 5 NCAA Championships more than any other ACC school. Coach K is one of the most successful and well-respected coaches in college basketball and the team has a strong tradition of producing NBA talent. In recent years Duke has had particularly strong recruiting classes helping to ensure that the team remains competitive year after year.
Given Duke’s advantages in terms of academics and athletics, it’s not surprising that the school is often considered to be one of the top basketball programs in the country. However, Virginia Tech presents a formidable challenge and it will be interesting to see how these two teams match up against each other on the court.
Virginia Tech’s Strengths
Virginia Tech’s strengths this season include their Three-point shooting and their ability to force turnovers. They are also one of the tallest teams in the country, with an average height of just over 6’6”.
Duke’s strengths are their inside scoring and rebounding. They are also a very efficient team, ranking in the top 10 in the country in both offensive and defensive efficiency
Both teams have strong defenses, but Virginia Tech’s offense has been better this season. In particular, their Three-Point Shooting could be a problem for Duke. The Blue Devils will need to find a way to slow down Virginia Tech’s shooters if they want to win this game.
Who Will Win?
While both Duke and Virginia Tech have strong basketball teams it is unclear who will come out on top when they play each other. Duke has a slight edge in terms of experience and previous success, but Virginia Tech is no slouch, having made it to the NCAA tournament numerous times in recent years In the end, it may come down to which team is able to perform on the day, making this an unpredictable and exciting match-up.
