Navy vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Navy vs Wake Forest

The Navy Midshipmen square off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in this NIT First round game at LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

Navy can give a good account of themselves against Wake Forest. They can prevent a big loss and there is -106 available that the underdogs cover the +11.5 spread.

The Navy Midshipmen (26-7, 1st in Patriot) lost their previous game, being beaten at home to the Boston University Terriers 73-72.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (17-16, 13th in ACC) lost on the road in their last game. The Clemson Tigers won 71-62.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L

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Navy vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Navy vs Wake Forest betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Let's take a chance on the underdogs and wager Navy with a +11.5 points start. They should be able to cover the line in this college showdown at odds of -106.

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Key Navy vs Wake Forest stats:

• The +11.5 line has been covered by Navy in 15 consecutive games.
• The +11.5 line has been covered by Navy in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wake Forest in 11 consecutive games at home.
• The -11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wake Forest in 19 of their last 20 games.

Navy +11.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% chance of this pick winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Navy 68 - 76 Wake Forest

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Navy 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.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Wake Forest a 87% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -667 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +460 about Navy.

The current spread is 11.5 and total points is 147.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 147.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Navy

+460

Wake Forest

-667

Point Spread

Navy +11.5

-106

Wake Forest -11.5

-114

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

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Navy Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 132.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 63.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• 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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