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.
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
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
SMU vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks
Take on SMU 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
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 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.
You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a victory for Wake Forest. The Double Result lines allow you to bet on them to lead at the halfway stage too.
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Player Prop Picks
Juke Harris (Wake Forest) can be backed to finish with Under 5.5 rebounds at +115. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to rebounds.
Latest Juke Harris Player Prop Odds
Myles Colvin (Wake Forest) can be wagered to have Over 4.5 rebounds at -115. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.
Latest Myles Colvin Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Wake Forest on the moneyline, Over 159.5 on the total and Juke Harris (Wake Forest) to get Under 5.5 rebounds.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
80
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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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You can back Wake Forest at -104 to win against SMU, with the latter trading at -115. 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 157.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 157.5 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.
Juke Harris is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -127 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -102 when it comes to Under.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Wake Forest Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| 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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