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Virginia vs. Duke prediction: Duke favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Virginia vs Duke predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Duke will take on Virginia in women's college basketball action at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Duke as the most likely winner of the Virginia vs. Duke game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Virginia vs. Duke prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's women's basketball game between Virginia and Duke 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Duke a 97% chance of defeating Virginia.
According to our model, the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 60% chance of staying under.
Virginia vs. Duke odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Virginia | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-110) | -13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +700 | -1099 |
| Total | o135.5 (-105) | u135.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia vs. Duke picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Duke -13.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Duke | -1099 |
| Total | Under 135.5 | -115 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Duke -13.5 at the spread.
Virginia vs. Duke game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Duke and Virginia at Cameron Indoor Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia vs. Duke
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium
Conclusion
We predict Duke, with a 97% win probability, will likely beat Virginia on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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