Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Clemson Tigers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the LJVM Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons prediction.

Clemson Tigers Recap

The Clemson Tigers come into this game looking to shake off a 67-54 loss at the hands of Duke last time out to sit at 20-6 this season. After this game, Clemson will head home for a game against Florida State.

Tigers Lose Back-To-Back Games

RJ Godfrey leads the Tigers in scoring with 11.6 PPG and 5.2 RPG while Carter Welling has 10.5 PPG with 5.7 RPG to lead Clemson in rebounding this season. Jestin Porter has 10 PPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Clemson so far this season. Dillon Hunter has 7.7 PPG with 4 RPG and 3 APG to lead the Tigers in assists. Nick Davidson has 9.5 PPG with 4 RPG and Ace Buckner has 7.8 PPG with 2.5 RPG. As a team, Clemson is averaging 74.8 PPG on 46.1% shooting from the field, 34.2% from three and 72.5% from the foul line this season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recap

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this game looking to add on to their 68-63 win over Stanford last time out to sit at 13-12 this year. After this game, Wake Forest will head on the road for a game against Virginia Tech.

Demon Deacons Win Back-To-Back Games

Juke Harris leads the Demon Deacons in scoring and rebounding with 21.3 PPG and 6.7 RPG while Tre’Von Spillers has 11 PPG with 5.5 RPG and Myles Colvin has 12 PPG with 4.4 RPG. Nate Calmese has 10.4 PPG with a team-high 4.9 APG to lead the Demon Deacons in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Wake Forest so far this season. Mekhi Mason has 7.3 PPG with 2.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Wake Forest is averaging 79.7 PPG on 45.1% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 76.6% from the foul line this season.

Clemson Tigers @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• The home team has won eight of the last nine games between Clemson and Wake Forest.
• Clemson has lost each of its last three night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
• Clemson has lost the first half in each of its last four night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won 16 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wake Forest has lost four of its last five home games.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in seven of its last eight home games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wake Forest’s last 10 night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Four of Clemson’s last five games have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wake Forest ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.6%).
• Wake Forest ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.6).
• Clemson ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.2).
• Clemson ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.1).

Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just think that Clemson is the better team in this one and I don’t feel like we’re getting enough points to consider the Demon Deacons in a spot like this. This is a big game for Wake’s at large bid hopes, but Clemson is still a really solid team off of a disappointing showing in a showcase game against Duke and I think the Tigers get their bounce back here. Give me Clemson.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Clemson -3.5