I did some Googling but could not find an active line on this game. Here's a couple sites to keep an eye on:
http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/odds/spread
http://freepicks.picksandparlays.net...es-and-totals/
I am very surprised to see UNC as a 3 point favorite over VPI at home. Hmmm.
As a northern Virginia resident we see a lot of UVA coverage, but in the last ten years it has become overwhelmingly Va Tech for FB coverage. And boy can you see the tide has changed on game day in northern VA, with many, many cars and homes now flying those VPI colors (I may be misremembering, but it seems to me 15 years ago you saw much more UVA colors everywhere). Anyway, the media up here seems very keen on the new UVA Head Coach, who was "promoted" from U of R, where he created a second-division powerhouse (and beat Duke). They have also had terrific recruiting success at Wahoo-U over the last two years. I have NO DOUBT that these kids will be coming into Durham with the
clear expectation that they will win on Saturday, as will many/most of their fans. Yes, they have had a couple of close, disappointing losses this year, after a great (and surprising) ride to Bowl-dom last year. But many of the UVA fans I know have real disdain for Duke football, and are coming in this week expecting more of the same from us.
In any event, given the talent levels and recent history, I just do not see Duke being favored by 6. I expect it to be within 3 points either way. Most bettors still don't respect Duke on the FB field yet.
But can you just imagine...
entering mid-October with only one loss on our slate. When was the last time THAT ever happened?? -- I'm sure that it has been
decades... (!!!)
Go Duke!
P.S. Any word on the status of Renfree's elbow?? That could have a real impact on the rest of our season's prospects.