Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

The Virginia Cavaliers are visiting the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Wednesday, February 26th at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction. We will examine:

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons’ recent form and player performance

The Virginia Cavaliers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Virginia Cavaliers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Virginia Cavaliers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons game

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have a 19-8 record and are sitting in 4th place in the ACC. The Demon Deacons are coming off a 73-85 loss at NC State. The Demon Deacons are 12-14-1 against the spread, and 10-17 in over/under while having a 11-2 home record.

Offensively, Wake Forest is averaging 70.7 points per game, which ranks 275th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.4 points per game (58th). The Demon Deacons shoot 45.1% from the field (167th) and 29.1% from beyond the arc (356th). The Demon Deacons shoot 75.1% from the free-throw line (70th) and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game (307th).

Hunter Sallis leads Wake Forest in scoring this season, with an average of 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while Cammeron Hildreth adds 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.

Virginia Cavaliers Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers have a 13-14 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the ACC. Virginia is coming off a 66-81 loss to North Carolina. The Cavaliers are 12-15 against the spread, and 17-9-1 in over/under, while having a 3-6 road record. 

Offensively, Virginia is averaging 64.5 points per game, which ranks 355th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 66.1 points per game (34th). The Cavaliers shoot 44.6% from the field (193rd) and 37.3% from beyond the arc (78th). The Cavaliers shoot 75.6% from the free throw line (60th) and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game (357th).

Isaac McNeely leads Virginia scoring this season, with an average of 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Elijah Saunders adds 10.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Virginia will face Clemson following this one.

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• Wake Forest has won 38 of its last 41 night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Virginia has lost each of its last four road games following a road loss.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in 15 of its last 18 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

• Virginia has won each of its last seven night games against Wake Forest.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five home games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wake Forest’s last 20 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 131+ points.
• Seven of Virginia’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.

Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction

Virginia is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against Wake Forest, but Wake Forest is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting last season, Virginia won 49-47 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, Wake Forest is coming as a -8.5 home favorites. Wake Forest is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record this season, and have been extremely good at home, while Virginia is below average on the road. Wake Forest has been playing good basketball lately, as they are 4-2 in their last 6 games, but Virginia is efficient lately as well, with a 3-2 record in their last 5 games. Virginia has been dominating Wake Forest in recent years and is 4-1 in their previous 5 visits to Wake Forest. I expect the guests to keep this one close, so take the Virginia Cavaliers and the plus points on the road.