Miami (FL) vs Wake Forest Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Miami Hurricanes 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 Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons prediction.

Miami Hurricanes Recap

The Miami Hurricanes come into this game looking to add on to their 76-69 win over Pitt last time out to sit at 12-2 this season. After this game, Miami will head home for a game against Georgia Tech.

Hurricanes Win 7 Straight

Malik Reneau leads the Hurricanes in scoring with 20.9 PPG along with 6.8 RPG and 2.2 APG while Tre Donaldson has 15.5 PPG with 3.7 RPG and a team-high 6.7 APG to lead Miami in assists. Tru Washington has 13.5 PPG with 4.5 RPG along with 2.2 SPG and Shelton Henderson has 13.4 PPG with 4.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Miami up to this point in the year. Ernest Udeh Jr. also has 6.8 PPG and a team-high 9.9 RPG to lead the Hurricanes in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Miami is averaging 88.5 PPG on 51.8% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 67.2% from the foul line so far this season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recap

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this game looking to add on to their 81-78 win over Virginia Tech last time out to sit at 10-5 this season. After this game, Wake Forest will head on the road for a game against North Carolina.

Demon Deacons Snap Two-Game Slide

Juke Harris leads the Demon Deacons in scoring and rebounding with 19.4 PPG and 6.6 RPG while Tre’Von Spillers has 12.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG and Myles Colvin has 13.3 PPG with 4.7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Wake Forest up to this point in the year. Mekhi Mason has 8.1 PPG with 3.5 RPG and Nate Calmese has 9.1 PPG with 2.1 RPG and team-highs of 5.1 APG to lead the Demon Deacons in assists. As a team, Wake Forest is averaging 81.9 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field, 32.7% from three and 76.1% from the foul line this season.

Miami Hurricanes @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends: January 7, 2026

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last eight Wednesday games.
• Wake Forest has won 10 of its last 11 games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Miami (FL) has won each of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wake Forest has lost three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five home night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (FL)’s last nine Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Wake Forest’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wake Forest ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
• Wake Forest ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.5).
• Miami (FL) ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (63.8%).
• Miami (FL) is one of only four teams to reach the Elite 8 in each of its last two NCAA Tournament appearances.

Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction

I’m backing Wake Forest here. I am buying into the LJVM mojo, and I think Wake Forest is a better team than a lot of folks give them credit for. Miami’s solid as well, but this is a tricky road spot and I think Wake Forest gets them here. Give me Wake.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Wake Forest -1.5