| MATCHUP | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Texas Tech Red Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Spread | +8.5 -110 | -8.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +330 | -425 |
| Total | Over 158.5 (-105) | Under 158.5 (-115) |
| Where | Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau, Bahamas | |
| When | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
In this article we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Texas Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 20th at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 3-1 this season after they defeated UMass-Lowell by a score of 109-75 in their last game. Wake Forest led 48-38 at halftime and scored 61 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Demon Deacons shot 56% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Juke Harris led Wake Forest with 21 points and six rebounds, while Tre’Von Spillers added 21 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Wake Forest lost to Michigan by a score of 85-84, but did beat Morehead State by a score of 81-65 before that. The Demon Deacons have scored 90.5 points per game with 42.8 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.8 points against per game this season. Juke Harris is averaging 21.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Tre’Von Spillers is averaging 16.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Demon Deacons. Wake Forest is shooting 43.9% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 3-1 this year after they defeated Milwaukee by a score of 80-63 in their last game. Texas Tech led 41-36 at halftime and held Milwaukee to just 27 points in the second half for the double digit win. The Red Raiders shot 43% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Christian Anderson led the Red Raiders with 18 points and seven assists, while Donovan Atwell added 17 points and two rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Texas Tech lost to Illinois by a score of 81-77, but did beat Sam Houston by a score of 98-77 before that. The Red Raiders have scored 88.3 points per game with 41.5 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.3 points against per game this season. JT Toppin is averaging 24.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, while Christian Anderson is averaging 19.5 points and 9.0 assists per game for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech is shooting 46.1% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 38.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Texas Tech Red Raiders will win
- Wake Forest has lost 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas Tech has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Wake Forest has won four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Texas Tech’s last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Wake Forest’s last 15 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Wake Forest vs Texas Tech Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 3-1 record to start the season, but Texas Tech is ranked #15 and they are favored to win. The Red Raiders did lose by four points to Illinois, but they have scored 98 points in two of their four games, while playing very strong defense. Wake Forest lost to Michigan in overtime, but they are shooting just 44% from the field and didn’t look great against Morehead State and American. Take Texas Tech’s defense to be the difference in this game for the cover.