College Basketball Picks: Duke at Virginia Tech

The Duke Blue Devils will face their second consecutive road game against an opponent they defeated at home when they travel Saturday afternoon to Virginia Tech to take on the Hokies. (AP Images)"]

As was the case with Maryland, the Hokies are coming off a victory against a Top-10 team.

Guard play is critical for Duke and, whether Nolan Smith is out after absorbing the brunt of a solid screen in the Maryland win, the Devils have to get golden play from their perimeter rotation.

Kyle Singler canned two 3-pointers against Maryland, giving him at least one 3-point basket in five consecutive games for Duke.

Tech still has a chance to make the NCAA Tournament and will likely need another regular season win and probably a victory in the ACC tournament to do so.

An upset of Duke might convince the selection committee of its tournament worthiness.