Duke vs. Virginia Best Bets – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

The third-ranked Duke Blue Devils (22-3) will look for their third consecutive win when they face the Virginia Cavaliers (13-12) on Monday, February 17 at 8:00 PM ET at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Blue Devils are heavily favored with a point spread at -14.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Blue Devils have won their last two games, with both being by large margins. Their latest win was a 106-70 blowout over the Stanford Cardinal, which was not that close to begin with.

Duke had a 49-34 lead after the first half of action, but then added 57 points in the second to push this game insanely out of reach. Tyrese Proctor led with 23 points and was one of five players in double figures. Cooper Flagg also stood out with 19 points and six assists.

They had one of their best shooting performances of the season while making 62.5 percent of their shots and 48.3 percent from three. They held the Cardinal to 38.1 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from deep. On top of that, Duke got out in transition with 22 points compared to just three from the Cardinal.

The Blue Devils have put together 81.0 points a game on average while making 48.5 percent of their shots in the process. Their defense has held teams to 60.8 points a game, offering an excellent spread.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavaliers have looked appealing over their last five games, going 4-1 and winning their last three. Their recent success was a 73-70 performance over the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Virginia had a seven point lead after the half, but allowed the Hokies to get hot in the second to mark this an interesting game. Isaac McKneely led with 22 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field.

Both teams made the exact same amount of shots on the floor overall with 46.0 percent accuracy. The Cavaliers were just slightly better on paper in total to push ahead for the win.

The Cavaliers are averaging 64.6 points a game and have made 44.8 percent of their buckets each matchup. On defense, they are allowing opposing teams to get 64.9 points each game, offering no room for error.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the best Duke Blue Devils vs. Virginia Cavaliers betting odds. Current odds reflect the Blue Devils as 14.5-point favorites. According to market insights, the Blue Devils have a 93.1 percent chance of winning.

Duke looks poised to have another blowout victory. After winning their last two games by more than 20 points, they should be able to cover the spread once again.

Final Pick: Duke Blue Devils -14.5 (-110)