NIT: Duquesne-Virginia Tech Lines Preview

The fans at Cassell Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Duquesne Dukes and the Virginia Tech Hokies when they take their seats on Wednesday for the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Duquesne couldn't stop Dionte Christmas, giving up 29 points in a 69-64 loss to Temple in the Atlantic 10 title game at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday.
Temple covered as a 4.5-point favorite while the final score played under the 141.5-point total.
Virginia Tech held their own against North Carolina in a 79-76 quarterfinal loss at the ACC Tournament on Friday, as 11-point underdogs. That game's 155 points made it OVER the posted total of 154.
A.D. Vassallo led Virginia Tech with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Malcolm Delaney collected 17 points and dished out 10 assists in the loss.
Team records:
Duquesne: 21-12 SU, 14-13 ATS
Virginia Tech: 18-14 SU, 12-15 ATS
Duquesne most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
After playing Temple are 3-7
After a loss are 7-3

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing North Carolina are 3-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duquesne's last 7 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Duquesne is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duquesne

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