SMU vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: SMU vs Wake Forest

The SMU Mustangs face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

We are having a bet on Wake Forest to beat SMU. You can back our prediction at -102 on the Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

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SMU Mustangs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 72-68 at home to Virginia Cavaliers.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won last time out by a 69-68 scoreline. It was on the road against Florida State Seminoles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Wake Forest and SMU saw the former win. It was a 77-66 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SMU	13-5	1571	1381	190	12-1	1-4	1L
Wake Forest	11-7	1459	1350	109	8-3	3-4	1W

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SMU vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks

Dive into our SMU vs Wake Forest betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Wake Forest will outscore their opponents, with -102 currently on offer that the home team win this college matchup. That looks a price worth taking for this value bet.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key SMU vs Wake Forest stats:

• Wake Forest have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wake Forest have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• SMU have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• SMU have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Wake Forest Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SMU 80 - 82 Wake Forest

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Demon Deacons to win by a 82-80 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

SMU vs Wake Forest Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You can back Wake Forest at -102 to win against SMU, with the latter trading at -118. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 158.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 158.5 selection is available to back at -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

SMU

-118

Wake Forest

-102

Point Spread

SMU -1.5

-105

Wake Forest +1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 74.80 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	17-1	1539	1171	368	10-0	7-1	6W
Virginia	16-2	1512	1207	305	11-0	5-2	5W
Clemson	16-3	1466	1225	241	12-0	4-3	9W
Miami	15-3	1551	1245	306	11-1	4-2	1L
North Carolina	14-4	1475	1252	223	12-0	2-4	2L
Virginia Tech	14-5	1564	1407	157	12-1	2-4	1W
Stanford	14-5	1453	1371	82	9-4	5-1	1L
California	14-5	1497	1339	158	14-2	0-3	1W
Louisville	13-5	1583	1252	331	9-2	4-3	1W
SMU	13-5	1571	1381	190	12-1	1-4	1L
NC State	12-6	1545	1289	256	9-4	3-2	1L
Syracuse	12-6	1363	1218	145	9-2	3-4	1L
Wake Forest	11-7	1459	1350	109	8-3	3-4	1W
Georgia Tech	11-8	1436	1388	48	10-4	1-4	1W
Notre Dame	10-8	1321	1247	74	8-3	2-5	4L
Pittsburgh	8-10	1319	1279	40	6-6	2-4	1L
Boston College	8-10	1235	1233	2	7-6	1-4	1W
Florida State	7-11	1481	1464	17	7-6	0-5	5L

• 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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