Virginia Tech vs. Duke odds, line: Advanced model reveals 2022 ACC Championship Game picks, best bets for Mar. 12

Virginia Tech (22-12) and Duke (28-5) square off in the 2022 ACC title game on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Virginia Tech is on a three-game win streak, outmatching the No. 3 seed North Carolina on Friday night. Duke has also won two games in a row, topping Miami (FL) 80-76 in the semis. 

Caesars Sportsbook lists Duke as a six-point favorite in the latest Virginia Tech vs. Duke odds, with the over-under for total points set at 136.

Before making any Virginia Tech vs. Duke picks, you NEED to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.  

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of almost $1,600 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen HUGE returns.

The model knows Duke forward Paolo Banchero is leading the team in scoring (16.9) while also being one of the top rebounders in the conference. He ranks fourth in the ACC in boards (7.9). Banchero has logged back-to-back double-doubles. In the semis over Miami (FL), he had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. 

The model also knows Virginia Tech senior forward Keve Aluma averages 15.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Aluma has been a consistent offensive threat for the Hokies. The Maryland native has scored at least 18 points in each game during the ACC Tournament. In his last outing, Aluma had 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Virginia Tech vs. Duke. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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Here are the computer's selections for Virginia Tech vs. Duke. Simulations run every 15 minutes and are subject to change. SportsLine members can always get the latest picks on the game forecast page.

Virginia Tech vs. Duke | 3/12 | 8:30 p.m. ET

Against The Spread

Pick: Virginia Tech +6
The Hokies cover in 51 percent of simulations

Over-Under
Pick: Over 136
The Over hits in 74 percent of simulations 

Projected Final Score: Duke 75, Virginia Tech 70

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