Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
Virginia Tech (8-9) vs Wake Forest (13-4)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Cassell Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Virginia Tech +4 -- Over/Under: 136.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Virginia Tech Hokies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Cassell Coliseum. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction. This article will include a Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Pick.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Miami and Stanford, and they play North Carolina, Duke, and Louisville next. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 70.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Hunter Sallis is averaging 19.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. Tre’Von Spillers is the third double-digit scorer and Efton Reid III is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies beat Cal and NC State, and they play Georgia Tech, Clemson, and Florida State next. The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 70.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.2 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.6 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 10.5 points and 0.9 assists. Jaden Schutt is dishing 1.8 assists, and Ben Burnham is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won 14 of its last 15 day games at Cassell Coliseum.
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Wake Forest has won 13 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eighteen of Virginia Tech's last 19 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 139+ points.
- Six of Wake Forest's last seven games at Cassell Coliseum have produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wake Forest ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.9%).
- Wake Forest ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.4).
Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Injury Report
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will continue to be without Will Underwood, Mason Hagedorn, Vincent Ricchiuti, Marqus Marion, and Omaha Biliew. Ben Hammond is questionable for the Virginia Tech Hokies due to an undisclosed issue.
Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction
This is a down year for the Virginia Tech Hokies and their defense has major holes they need to fill. However, outside of a solid defense, let's not act like the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are lighting the world on fire. Wake Forest isn't a team I'm excited to lay chalk with on the road. Virginia Tech still has capable players, and the Hokies have seen seven of their eight wins come at home. Also, the underdog has covered six of the last 10 games between Wake Forest and Virginia Tech. Give me the home dog in a game the Hokies could win outright.
Randy’s Pick Virginia Tech +4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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