NCAAB · Final

Duke Defeats Virginia Tech in Convincing Fashion

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Cassell Coliseum

Duke Blue Devils 72, Virginia Tech Hokies 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Duke Blue Devils beat Virginia Tech Hokies 72-58 at Cassell Coliseum on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Tech Hokies?

Duke Blue Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1050 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 72-58 at Cassell Coliseum. This matchup showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Duke entering the game with a remarkable away record of 20-1, while Virginia Tech held a home record of 16-7. Duke's performance solidified their dominance in the league, extending their winning streak to eight games.

Duke's recent form has been impressive, boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, with an average of 84.4 points scored and only 69.6 points allowed. Their last outing saw them crush the Louisville Cardinals 83-52, demonstrating their offensive prowess and defensive strength. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, has had a more mixed performance, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and an average of 78.4 points scored against 76.8 allowed. They managed to secure a win against Georgia Tech in their previous game, finishing 71-65, but their inconsistency has been evident in their recent losses.

At home, Virginia Tech has performed reasonably well with a record of 5-1, but they have struggled on the road with just one win in four attempts. Duke, conversely, has been formidable both at home and away, boasting a perfect 4-0 record in away games recently. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it marked their second meeting of the season, with Duke having previously defeated Virginia Tech 88-65 in their last encounter on December 31, 2024.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this crucial matchup. The betting market reflected Duke's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 13.5-point favorites, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure a comfortable victory. The total points line was set at 148.5, suggesting expectations for a relatively high-scoring game, though the final score fell short of this total.

The conditions at Cassell Coliseum were conducive for basketball, with the atmosphere charged as both teams took to the court. Viewers were treated to an exciting display of skill and strategy, particularly watching for Duke's ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities, which they did effectively throughout the game. Key moments included Cameron Boozer's standout performance, where he scored crucial points, including a three-point jumper that extended Duke's lead significantly.

As the game progressed, Duke's advantage became more pronounced, and they maintained control, ultimately sealing the win with a final score of 72-58. Virginia Tech's efforts were commendable, but they were unable to match Duke's intensity and execution on the court. This victory not only highlights Duke's strength as a top contender in the league but also raises questions about Virginia Tech's ability to compete against elite teams moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DUKE -13.5	148.5 o -112 / u -108	Duke Blue Devils -1050 · Virginia Tech Hokies +675

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Leaders

PointsAmani Hansberry20Virginia Tech Hokies
AssistsNeoklis Avdalas4Virginia Tech Hokies
ReboundsBen Hammond5Virginia Tech Hokies
PointsCameron Boozer24Duke Blue Devils
AssistsCameron Boozer5Duke Blue Devils
ReboundsCameron Boozer8Duke Blue Devils

Recent form

Virginia Tech Hokies

Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.4 scored · 76.8 allowed per game5-1 at home

W71-65vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 28
L71-85at Louisville CardinalsJan 24
W76-74at Syracuse OrangeJan 22
W89-76vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 17
L76-77at SMU MustangsJan 15
W78-75vs California Golden BearsJan 10
L68-69vs Stanford CardinalJan 8
L78-81at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 3
W95-85vs Virginia CavaliersDec 31
W82-81vs Elon PhoenixDec 20

Duke Blue Devils

Last 10: 9-1Streak W884.4 scored · 69.6 allowed per game4-0 away

W83-52vs Louisville CardinalsJan 27
W90-69vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 24
W80-50at Stanford CardinalJan 17
W71-56at California Golden BearsJan 15
W82-75vs SMU MustangsJan 10
W84-73at Louisville CardinalsJan 7
W91-87at Florida State SeminolesJan 3
W85-79vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 31
L81-82vs Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 21
W97-73vs Lipscomb BisonsDec 16

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Duke Blue Devils	Virginia Tech Hokies
Field goals	31-59	23-55
Field goal %	53	42
Three-pointers	5-21	7-26
Three-point %	24	27
Free throws	5-7	5-6
Free throw %	71	83
Rebounds	33	26
Offensive rebounds	12	11
Defensive rebounds	21	15
Assists	15	11
Steals	7	6
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	9
Fast-break points	2	3
Points in the paint	46	24
Fouls	13	12
Largest lead	16	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	96	0

How the scoring went

1st Half33-20Ben Hammond makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
1st Half36-20Patrick Ngongba II makes 24-foot three point jumper
1st Half36-22Amani Hansberry makes layup
1st Half38-22Patrick Ngongba II makes 4-foot alley oop dunk
1st Half38-25Amani Hansberry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
1st Half38-27Jailen Bedford makes 5-foot floating jump shot
1st Half40-27Cameron Boozer makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Caleb Foster assists)
1st Half40-28Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half40-29Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half40-31Ben Hammond makes driving layup
2nd Half40-32Neoklis Avdalas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-32Cayden Boozer makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half42-34Amani Hansberry makes layup (Neoklis Avdalas assists)
2nd Half42-36Amani Hansberry makes layup
2nd Half44-36Caleb Foster makes layup
2nd Half46-36Maliq Brown makes 1-foot dunk (Cameron Boozer assists)
2nd Half46-39Jaden Schutt makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half48-39Cayden Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half50-39Cameron Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half51-39Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-42Jaden Schutt makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Hammond assists)
2nd Half53-42Maliq Brown makes layup (Cameron Boozer assists)
2nd Half55-42Cameron Boozer makes layup
2nd Half55-45Amani Hansberry makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ben Hammond assists)
2nd Half55-47Jailen Bedford makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-47Isaiah Evans makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half58-47Isaiah Evans makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-49Amani Hansberry makes 6-foot hook shot (Jailen Bedford assists)
2nd Half60-49Caleb Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half60-52Ben Hammond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amani Hansberry assists)
2nd Half60-54Neoklis Avdalas makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-54Isaiah Evans makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half62-56Jailen Bedford makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Tobi Lawal assists)
2nd Half63-56Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-56Cameron Boozer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-56Cameron Boozer makes driving layup
2nd Half69-56Cameron Boozer makes 26-foot three point jumper (Caleb Foster assists)
2nd Half71-56Nikolas Khamenia makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half71-58Jailen Bedford makes driving layup
2nd Half72-58Cameron Boozer makes free throw 1 of 2