Virginia Cavaliers Vs Duke Blue Devils: College Football Betting Preview And Insights – October 16, 2021

Written By Staff on October 11, 2021Last Updated on November 7, 2021

In an anticipated clash between conference rivals, the Virginia Cavaliers (4-2, 2-2 ACC) are set to face the Duke Blue Devils (3-3, 0-2 ACC). The Cavaliers enter the game as strong favorites with a -10 point spread. Additionally, the over/under for the matchup has been set at 69.5 points.

Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Virginia -10 -115 -105 69.5 -115 -105

The betting information provided in this article is based on data from DraftKings as of October 16, 2021, 12:00 AM ET. Refer to the table below for the latest betting odds and click on the link HERE to place your bets at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Betting on Virginia college teams and college games held in Virginia is not permitted in accordance with Virginia State Law.

Game Information

  • The day of the game is Saturday, October 16, 2021.
  • Time for the game: 12:30 PM ET
  • Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Stadium: Scott Stadium
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Cavaliers Player Insights

  • This season, Brennan Armstrong, the leading quarterback for Virginia, has accumulated a total of 2,460 passing yards with an impressive average of 410 yards per game. He has showcased his accuracy by completing 65.1% of his passes. Additionally, Armstrong has thrown a remarkable 17 touchdown passes while only being intercepted six times.
  • This year, Wayne Taulapapa has been the leading rusher for the team, accumulating 185 yards on 38 carries (averaging 37 yards per game). Additionally, he has scored two touchdowns.
  • Keytaon Thompson has accumulated a total of 17 carries for 127 yards (averaging 21.2 yards per game) and has scored two touchdowns this season. Additionally, he has caught 29 passes for 419 yards (averaging 69.8 yards per game).
  • The team’s leading receiver is Dontayvion Wicks, who has accumulated 554 receiving yards at an average of 92.3 yards per game. Wicks has also recorded 25 receptions and five touchdowns.
  • This year, Billy Kemp has made a total of 43 receptions, accumulating 426 yards (averaging 71 yards per game), and scoring four touchdowns.

Cavaliers Team Stats

  • The Cavaliers’ season average is 34.2 points per game, which is 5.4 points higher than the number of points the Blue Devils have allowed.
  • Virginia has a 4-1 record when it scores more than 28.8 points in games.
  • On average, the Blue Devils outscore the Cavaliers by a margin of three points, with a score of 31.5 compared to the Cavaliers’ average allowance of 28.5.
  • The Cavaliers have achieved a perfect 3-0 record when the Virginia defense limits their opponents to less than 31.5 points.
  • The Cavaliers’ offense is currently averaging 525.8 yards per game, which is 95.0 yards more than the Blue Devils’ defense allows (430.8).
  • The Blue Devils’ defense ranks 107th in the FBS, allowing 263.5 passing yards per game. On the other hand, the Cavaliers hold the second position in college football with an impressive 412.8 passing yards per game.

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Cavaliers Betting Insights

  • This season, Virginia has a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
  • When the Cavaliers are favored by at least 10 points, they have a flawless record of 1-0 against the spread (ATS).
  • Out of five opportunities, Virginia’s games have only gone over the line once this season.
  • In their previous encounter against the Louisville Cardinals, the Cavaliers emerged victorious with a narrow margin of 34-33. Despite being considered 2.5-point underdogs, the Cavaliers exceeded expectations and successfully covered the spread.
  • In that game, the total score was less than 69.5 points, falling under the over/under line.

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