Duke vs. Virginia prediction, odds, time: Week 8 Friday college football picks from proven model — SkimNews
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- Duke Blue Devils (4-2, 1-2 ACC) face the Virginia Cavaliers (4-3, 2-2 ACC) on Friday night, with both teams looking to rebound from losses in their previous games.
- Virginia is a 2-point favorite for the home game, with the over/under for total points scored set at 47.5.
- The SportsLine Projection Model, after 10,000 simulations, predicts the game will go Over the 47.5-point total, hitting 63% of the time and projecting 53 combined points.
- Duke's offense averages 31.7 points per game, powered by senior quarterback Walker Eget, who has thrown for 1,229 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Virginia's offense averages 30 points per game, led by senior quarterback Beau Pribula, who has 1,211 passing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Why it matters: For bettors following the model's picks, which has a profitable 59-49 record on top-rated college football bets, this projection offers a specific, data-driven edge on the total points market for a key conference game.
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