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 18:00 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
Wake Forest	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Navy	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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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 84% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -526 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +390 about Navy.

The current spread is 10.5 and total points is 148.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 148.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Navy

+390

Wake Forest

-526

Point Spread

Navy +10.5

-120

Wake Forest -10.5

-102

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Navy Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 63.70 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Boston College	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
North Carolina	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia Tech	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Virginia	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Syracuse	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
SMU	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Pittsburgh	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Notre Dame	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
NC State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
California	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Louisville	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Georgia Tech	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Duke	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Clemson	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wake Forest	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Army	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Boston University	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bucknell	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Colgate	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Holy Cross	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Lafayette	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Lehigh	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Loyola Maryland	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Navy	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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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