Louisville vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Louisville vs Wake Forest
The Louisville Cardinals battle the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, February 7.
Our pick is that Louisville will gain the upper hand in their meeting with Wake Forest. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -102, with the -7.5 line offering lots of appeal.
Louisville Cardinals won their previous game which was at home. It was a 76-65 triumph against Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 96-78 at home to NC State Wolfpack.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Louisville and Wake Forest saw the former win. It was a 72-59 scoreline. Louisville have won six of the previous 9 H2H meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Louisville vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks
Take on Louisville vs Wake Forest with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
Place a wager on Louisville with a -7.5 spread in this college contest. We’re confident they can cover this generous betting line at odds of -102.
Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.
Key Louisville vs Wake Forest stats:
Louisville -7.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Isaac McKneely (Louisville) can be backed to register Over 11.5 points at -110. We’ll place a bet that he is able to cover an appealing total for this Player Points wager.
Latest Isaac McKneely Player Prop Odds
Juke Harris (Wake Forest) can be backed to secure Over 1.5 assists at +120. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.
Latest Juke Harris Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Louisville -9.5 on the spread, along with Under 160.5 and Isaac McKneely (Louisville) to score Over 11.5 points.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
83
-
72
Wake Forest
If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Louisville to enjoy a 83-72 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.
Louisville vs Wake Forest Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Louisville are regarded as having a 85% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -588. Wake Forest are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +420.
There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 160.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 160.5 can get -110.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Juke Harris is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 21.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.
It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.
- NCAAB: 29/01 2025 Wake Forest 59 Louisville 72
- NCAAB: 20/01 2024 Louisville 65 Wake Forest 90
- NCAAB: 07/01 2023 Wake Forest 80 Louisville 72
- NCAAB: 27/02 2022 Louisville 77 Wake Forest 99
- NCAAB: 30/12 2021 Wake Forest 69 Louisville 73
- NCAAB: 14/01 2021 Louisville 77 Wake Forest 65
- NCAAB: 06/02 2020 Wake Forest 76 Louisville 86
- NCAAB: 31/01 2019 Louisville 82 Wake Forest 54
- NCAAB: 28/01 2018 Wake Forest 77 Louisville 96
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Louisville Stats
Wake Forest Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 159.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 159.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 83.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
24-8 | 2553 | 2282 | 271 | 19-1 | 5-7 | 2L |
Clemson
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
|
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Stanford
|
20-12 | 2431 | 2326 | 105 | 12-7 | 8-5 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Florida State
|
18-15 | 2652 | 2572 | 80 | 12-8 | 6-7 | 1L |
|
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Notre Dame
|
13-18 | 2308 | 2335 | -27 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
13-20 | 2327 | 2370 | -43 | 8-10 | 5-10 | 1L |
Boston College
|
11-20 | 2090 | 2191 | -101 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
11-20 | 2287 | 2400 | -113 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 12L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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