The set-up: In a contest which I envision coming down to whichever of these evenly matched sides has its hands on the ball last, I'm going to recommend grabbing as many points as you can. Notre Dame won't be lacking for motivation here as its lost eight of its last ten. The Hokies' two game win streak was snapped last time out in a setback to Virginia on Monday. And with a game vs. No. 1 Duke up next, not only does this set up as a "letdown" spot, but also a "look ahead." The Irish also play with the added incentive of "revenge" after falling 81-66 at VT on January 1st.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but VT is just 4-9 ATS vs. the conference, while ND is 7-3 ATS in its last ten revering a loss vs. an opponent of ten points or more. Grab the points.

9* play