NC State vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: NC State vs Wake Forest

The NC State Wolfpack face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with tip-off scheduled for 15:45 on Saturday, January 31.

Our pick is that NC State will gain the upper hand in their meeting with Wake Forest. This leads us to backing them against the spread at -102, with the -4.5 line offering lots of appeal.

NC State Wolfpack won their previous game which was at home. It was a 88-68 triumph against Syracuse Orange.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 80-76 (OT) reverse against Pittsburgh Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NC State have landed consecutive victories over Wake Forest. They won both games at home by 85-73 and 70-57 scorelines. We’ve seen six NC State wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
NC State	20-13	2762	2525	237	13-7	7-6	1L
Wake Forest	17-16	2602	2543	59	12-6	5-10	1L

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NC State vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks

Discover the top NC State vs Wake Forest betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing the favorites to cover the -4.5 spread. This is a generous betting line and NC State look an awesome pick at odds of -102 for this college showdown.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key NC State vs Wake Forest stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by NC State in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by NC State in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by NC State in 2 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wake Forest in 2 consecutive games against NC State.

NC State -4.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ven-Allen Lubin Under 0.5 Assists +140

Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State) can be backed to have Under 0.5 assists at +140. We’re happy to take him to fall short of the Player Assists total and go for the Unders option.

Latest Ven-Allen Lubin Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-110

Under 14.5

-118

Assists

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+140

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-125

Under 7.5

-105

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Paul McNeil Jr. Over 0.5 Assists -200

Paul McNeil Jr. (NC State) is available at -200 to register Over 0.5 assists. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.

Latest Paul McNeil Jr. Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Assists

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+150

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

NC State 84 - 75 Wake Forest

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to NC State winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 84-75 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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NC State 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.

NC State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -303 Moneyline betting odds. Wake Forest are the underdogs at +240 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 155.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 155.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

NC State

-303

Wake Forest

+240

Point Spread

NC State -6.5

-104

Wake Forest +6.5

-118

Total Points

Under 155.5

-110

Over 155.5

-110

Juke Harris is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -105 that he scores Over 20.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Juke Harris (Wake Forest)

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-120

Quadir Copeland (NC State)

Over 16.5

-105

Under 16.5

-125

Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State)

Over 14.5

-110

Under 14.5

-118

Darrion Williams (NC State)

Over 13.5

-125

Under 13.5

-105

Paul McNeil Jr. (NC State)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Myles Colvin (Wake Forest)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-105

Quadir Copeland (NC State)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+105

Darrion Williams (NC State)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Juke Harris (Wake Forest)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-154

Myles Colvin (Wake Forest)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-185

Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+140

Paul McNeil Jr. (NC State)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+150

Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State)

Over 7.5

-125

Under 7.5

-105

Juke Harris (Wake Forest)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-105

Darrion Williams (NC State)

Over 5.5

-145

Under 5.5

+110

Quadir Copeland (NC State)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Paul McNeil Jr. (NC State)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Myles Colvin (Wake Forest)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-100

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.

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NC State Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB 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

• 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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