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One of the top wide receivers in college football will be on display when Malik Washington and the Virginia Cavaliers (2-8) host the Duke Blue Devils (6-4) on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The Blue Devils are the favorites (-4) in their game versus the Cavaliers, with the over/under being 48.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Blue Devils are -186 and the Cavaliers are +160.)
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Game Info for Duke vs. Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: The CW
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Stadium: Scott Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | -4 | -111 | -109 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -186 | +160 |
Duke Pick Insights
- So far this season, Duke has posted a 5-4-0 record against the spread.
- Duke has a 3-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 4 points or more.
- Duke has gone over in five of its nine games with a set total (55.6%).
Duke Stats & Insights
- Duke ranks 98th in total offense (344.3 yards per game) and 45th in total defense (349.9 yards allowed per game) this season.
- On defense, Duke has been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best by giving up just 18.8 points per game. The offense ranks 68th (27.6 points per game).
- While Duke’s pass defense ranks 26th with 195.6 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 14th-worst (165 passing yards per game).
- Duke is totaling 179.3 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 81st, giving up 154.3 rushing yards per game.
- Duke ranks 98th in third-down efficiency (35.2%) on offense and 80th in third-down conversion rate allowed (39.9%) on defense this season.
- With 13 forced turnovers (72nd in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (21st in the FBS), Duke’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 36th in college football.
Duke’s Best Players
- Riley Leonard has thrown for 1,102 yards (110.2 ypg) to lead Duke, completing 57.6% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 352 rushing yards on 58 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jordan Waters, has carried the ball 121 times for 677 yards (67.7 per game), scoring 12 times.
- Jaquez Moore has carried the ball 88 times for 491 yards (49.1 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Jordan Moore’s team-leading 571 yards as a receiver have come on 42 receptions (out of 71 targets) with seven touchdowns.
- Jalon Calhoun has hauled in 37 receptions totaling 519 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Sahmir Hagans’ 19 grabs are good enough for 154 yards.
- Aeneas Peebles has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 28 tackles.
- Duke’s top-tackler, Tre Freeman, has 80 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Myles Jones has a team-high two interceptions to go along with seven tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Virginia Betting Insights
- Virginia is 7-3-0 against the spread this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 4 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 6-2 record against the spread.
- Virginia has gone over in six of their 10 games with a set total (60%).
Virginia Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Virginia is generating 369.1 total yards per game (80th-ranked). It ranks 94th in the FBS defensively (398.2 total yards allowed per game).
- Virginia ranks 96th in points per game (23.2), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 32.3 points ceded per contest.
- Virginia ranks 51st in the FBS with 248.9 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 53rd with 217.9 passing yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 180.3 rushing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 105th with 120.2 rushing yards per contest.
- With a 35.6% third-down conversion rate on offense, Virginia ranks 96th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 90th, surrendering a 41% third-down rate.
- Virginia has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -7 is 11th-worst in the FBS.
Virginia’s Best Players
- Anthony Colandrea leads Virginia with 1,437 yards on 104-of-170 passing with eight touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 171 rushing yards (17.1 ypg) on 54 carries.
- Perris Jones is his team’s leading rusher with 76 carries for 393 yards, or 39.3 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Kobe Pace has 158 receiving yards (15.8 yards per game) on 14 catches and three touchdowns while racking up 314 rushing yards on 96 attempts with one touchdown.
- Washington has totaled 88 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 1,199 (119.9 yards per game). He’s been targeted 118 times and has seven touchdowns.
- Malachi Fields has caught 48 passes and compiled 648 receiving yards (64.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Kameron Butler leads the team with three sacks, and also has four TFL and 20 tackles.
- Jonas Sanker is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 89 tackles and two TFL.
- Kamren Robinson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 50 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
