The Duke Blue Devils (4-2) visit the Virginia Cavaliers (4-3) on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. The Duke vs Virginia odds from DraftKings have Virginia -1.5 with a total of 47.5, and kickoff is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. This preview walks through the line movement, each team’s season so far, ESPN stat leaders, coaching staffs and how to watch.
Duke vs Virginia Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Duke at Virginia |
| Records | Duke 4-2, Virginia 4-3 |
| Spread | Duke +1.5 (-110), Virginia -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Duke +102, Virginia -122 |
| Total | 47.5 (Over -105, Under -115) |
| Venue | Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA |
| Date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN |
Duke vs Virginia Odds via DraftKings (through ESPN) as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Lines move, so check the sportsbook before kickoff.
Duke vs Virginia Odds & Line Movement
DraftKings has Virginia at -1.5 on the spread, with Duke at +1.5. The moneyline is Duke +102 and Virginia -122, and the total is 47.5 points. Converted to implied probability, Duke +102 works out to about 50% and Virginia -122 to about 55%, before removing the sportsbook margin.
The Duke vs Virginia odds did not open where they are now. The spread opened at Virginia -6.5 and has moved 5 points to Virginia -1.5. On the over/under, the number opened at 53.5 and is now 47.5, down 6 points. On the moneyline, Duke has gone from +215 to +102 and Virginia from -265 to -122. Prices: Duke -110 and Virginia -110 against the spread, over -105, under -115.
Duke Preview: Season So Far, Stats & Key Players
Duke Season So Far
The Duke Blue Devils are 4-2 overall, 1-2 in conference play. That puts Duke 11th in the ACC standings, per ESPN. On the road, Duke has gone 1-1; at home it is 3-1. The latest result came on Oct. 17, when Duke lost to North Carolina 24-20 at home. That makes two straight losses. Point differential through 6 games: +94 (190 scored, 96 allowed).
Every Duke result this season, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: W 17-3 vs. Tulane
- Sept. 12: W 31-27 at Illinois
- Sept. 19: W 35-7 vs. Stanford
- Sept. 26: W 62-7 vs. William & Mary
- Oct. 10: L 25-28 at Georgia Tech
- Oct. 17: L 20-24 vs. North Carolina
Best result by margin: 62-7 over William & Mary. The toughest result was a 24-20 loss to North Carolina. Those scorelines give a sense of Duke’s range heading into the Duke vs Virginia odds discussion.
Duke Season Stats
Duke is putting up 31.7 points per game and moving the ball for 442.7 yards a game, with 233.2 coming through the air and 209.5 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 16.0 points and 292.7 yards per game, with opponents passing for 200.2 and rushing for 92.5.
Across the line of scrimmage, Virginia’s defense allows 326.6 yards and 19.7 points per game, while its offense produces 30.0 points a game.
Duke Key Players
Under center, Walker Eget has completed 62.8% of his throws for 1,229 yards and 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. The top rusher is Nate Sheppard, with 820 yards on 138 carries (5.9 per carry) and 8 touchdowns. The leading receiver is Nate Sheppard, who has 28 receptions and 259 yards. Defensively, Kevin O’Connor has a team-high 3 sacks, and Nick Morris Jr. tops the tackle chart with 33.
- Passing: Walker Eget (QB), 108/172, 1,229 YDS, 8 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Nate Sheppard (RB), 138 CAR, 820 YDS, 8 TD
- Receiving: Nate Sheppard (RB), 28 REC, 259 YDS, 4 TD
- Sacks: Kevin O’Connor (DE), 3
- Tackles: Nick Morris Jr. (LB), 33
Duke Coaching Staff
Duke has been coached by Manny Diaz since the 2024 season. The offensive coordinator is Jonathan Brewer. On defense, the coordinator is Jonathan Patke.
Virginia Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
Virginia Season So Far
At 4-3, 2-2 in conference play, Virginia has a clear body of work to study. ESPN has Virginia 7th in the ACC standings. Virginia is 4-0 at home this season and 0-2 on the road. The latest result came on Oct. 17, when Virginia fell to SMU 23-13 on the road. Point differential through 7 games: +72 (210 scored, 138 allowed).
Every Virginia result this season, per ESPN:
- Aug. 29: W 34-8 vs. NC State
- Sept. 11: W 59-3 vs. Norfolk State
- Sept. 19: L 27-38 vs. West Virginia (neutral site)
- Sept. 26: W 42-3 vs. Delaware
- Oct. 3: L 7-38 at Florida State
- Oct. 10: W 28-25 vs. Syracuse
- Oct. 17: L 13-23 at SMU
The most lopsided result so far was a 59-3 win over Norfolk State. The toughest result was a 38-7 loss at Florida State. For anyone tracking the Duke vs Virginia odds, those margins show the range of outcomes this team has produced.
Virginia Season Stats
Virginia is putting up 30.0 points per game and moving the ball for 362.0 yards a game, with 205.1 coming through the air and 156.9 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 19.7 points and 326.6 yards per game, with opponents passing for 173.9 and rushing for 152.7.
Across the line of scrimmage, Duke’s defense allows 292.7 yards and 16.0 points per game, while its offense produces 31.7 points a game.
Virginia Key Players
Under center, Beau Pribula has completed 65.4% of his throws for 1,211 yards and 13 touchdowns and 1 interception. The top rusher is Jekail Middlebrook, with 396 yards on 81 carries (4.9 per carry) and 3 touchdowns. The leading receiver is Da’Shawn Martin, who has 15 receptions and 225 yards. Jacobie Henderson (38 tackles) and Matthew Fobbs-White (4 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Beau Pribula (QB), 104/159, 1,211 YDS, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Jekail Middlebrook (RB), 81 CAR, 396 YDS, 3 TD
- Receiving: Da’Shawn Martin (WR), 15 REC, 225 YDS, 5 TD
- Sacks: Matthew Fobbs-White (DE), 4
- Tackles: Jacobie Henderson (CB), 38
Virginia Coaching Staff
Virginia has been coached by Tony Elliott since the 2022 season. Offensive coordinator: Desmond Kitchings. On defense, the coordinator is John Rudzinski.
Key Betting Trends: Duke vs Virginia Season Stats
These are factual season numbers behind the Duke vs Virginia odds, not a forecast. Every figure is from ESPN game results and season team stats.
- Duke games have gone over 47.5 combined points 3 times in 6 games this season.
- Duke games average 47.7 combined points.
- Virginia games have gone over 47.5 combined points 3 times in 7 games this season.
- Virginia games average 49.7 combined points.
- Duke is 1-1 in road games; Virginia is 4-0 at home.
- Scoring offense: Duke 31.7 vs. Virginia 30.0 points per game.
- Scoring defense: Duke allows 16.0; Virginia allows 19.7.
- Total offense: Duke 442.7 vs. Virginia 362.0 yards per game.
- This is a conference game for both teams.
Duke vs Virginia Series History
Duke and Virginia met two times in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. Duke won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current Duke vs Virginia odds are in the table above.
- Dec. 6, 2025: Duke 27, Virginia 20 at Bank of America Stadium (neutral site)
- Nov. 15, 2025: Virginia 34, Duke 17 at Wallace Wade Stadium
How to Watch Duke vs Virginia: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
The game airs on ESPN, according to ESPN. Check back for refreshed Duke vs Virginia odds closer to kickoff, since lines move during the week. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Duke vs Virginia
What are the Duke vs Virginia odds?
The current Duke vs Virginia odds (DraftKings via ESPN, 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026): spread Virginia -1.5, total 47.5, moneyline Duke +102 / Virginia -122.
When does Duke vs Virginia kick off, and where can I watch?
Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, October 23, 2026, and the game is on ESPN. Keep an eye on the Duke vs Virginia odds through game day.
Where is Duke vs Virginia being played?
Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA is the site; it is the home stadium of the Virginia Cavaliers.
Who are the head coaches for Duke and Virginia?
Duke is led by Manny Diaz; Virginia is led by Tony Elliott.