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Recap - Duke Defeats Virginia Tech 88-65
The battle between Duke and Virginia Tech didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Virginia Tech was handed a 88-65 defeat on Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke did not, however, defeat Virginia Tech against the spread, which closed at -24.5 at most sportsbooks.
Duke got 24 points from Cooper Flagg and another 13 points from Tyrese Proctor. Cooper Flagg contributed 6 assists, while Sion James cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Virginia Tech got 19 points from Tobi Lawal in a losing cause and another 10 points from Patrick Wessler. Brandon Rechsteiner contributed 4 assists for them, while Tobi Lawal had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Duke were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Duke had a 33-19 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Duke looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the SMU. Virginia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Miami.