Georgia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Tech vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 16-14 (10-9) this year after they defeated Miami by a score of 89-74 in their last game. Georgia Tech led 46-30 at halftime, but they did allow 44 points in the second half in the win. The Yellow Jackets shot 54.5% from the field, 43.5% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Lance Terry led Georgia Tech with 31 points and seven rebounds, while Baye Ndongo added 22 points and eight rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Yellow Jackets defeated NC State by a score of 87-62 and Pittsburgh by a score of 73-67. Georgia Tech has won five of their last six games and they are currently eighth in the ACC standings with a 10-9 record. Georgia Tech has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 72.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Lance Terry is averaging 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Baye Ndongo is averaging 13.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Georgia Tech is shooting 44.6% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 20-10 (12-7) this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 93-60 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 40-27 at halftime and allowed 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Demon Deacons shot 32.8% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Efton Reid III led Wake Forest with 14 points and six rebounds, while Ty-Laur Johnson added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that blowout loss, the Demon Deacons defeated Notre Dame by a score of 74-71 but did lose to Virginia by a score of 83-75 before that. Wake Forest has lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the ACC standings with a 12-7 record. Wake Forest has scored 70.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 32.7 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 45% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 28.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Georgia Tech will beat Wake Forest 

• Georgia Tech has won five of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Wake Forest has lost three of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Georgia Tech has won the first half in each of its last four games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wake Forest’s last nine games has produced a total of 142+ points.
• Seven of Georgia Tech’s last eight day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.

Georgia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction 

Wake Forest comes into this matchup already sitting at 20 wins and they will be at home for this game, but they have not played very well over the last three weeks. The Demon Deacons have lost four of their last six games and they have allowed at least 83 points in three of their last four. Georgia Tech has won five of their last six games and they have scored at least 87 points in three of their last five. I really like how the Yellow Jackets are playing right now and I think their offense can find success against this leaky Wake Forest defense. Take the points with Georgia Tech here. 

David Racey's Pick: Georgia Tech +6.5