Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest

The Vanderbilt Commodores go up against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, December 21.

We’ve lined up a prediction which requires Wake Forest to keep close to Vanderbilt. We think that the line of +5.5 can be covered and you can secure -120.

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Vanderbilt Commodores won their previous game 77-70. This was a road victory against Memphis Tigers.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons won their last game which was at home. It was a 71-68 triumph against Longwood Lancers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	11-0	1031	799	232	7-0	4-0	11W
Wake Forest	9-3	1024	868	156	7-1	2-2	3W

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Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks

The Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s some excellent value on the spread for this college matchup and we like Wake Forest at +5.5. We’re happy to take the underdogs with this advantage at -120.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 3 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Vanderbilt in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Vanderbilt in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

Wake Forest +5.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 54.6% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vanderbilt 78 - 76 Wake Forest

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Dores to register a 78-76 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

Vanderbilt 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.

Vanderbilt are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -238. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +195 about Wake Forest.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 160.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 160.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Vanderbilt

-238

Wake Forest

+195

Point Spread

Vanderbilt -5.5

-102

Wake Forest +5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 160.5

-110

Over 160.5

-110

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Vanderbilt Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 92.60 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.50 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	11-0	965	669	296	8-0	3-0	11W
North Carolina	11-1	959	775	184	9-0	2-1	5W
California	11-1	1006	811	195	11-0	0-1	8W
Virginia	10-1	951	747	204	8-0	2-1	5W
Virginia Tech	11-2	1080	944	136	9-0	2-2	5W
Louisville	10-2	1099	818	281	8-0	2-2	1W
Miami	10-2	1058	813	245	8-1	2-1	5W
SMU	9-2	975	849	126	8-0	1-2	1L
Stanford	9-2	899	792	107	6-2	3-0	2W
Notre Dame	9-3	928	817	111	8-0	1-3	4W
Clemson	9-3	968	791	177	8-0	1-3	2W
Wake Forest	9-3	1024	868	156	7-1	2-2	3W
NC State	8-4	1072	876	196	7-2	1-2	1W
Syracuse	8-4	893	795	98	7-1	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	8-4	906	849	57	8-2	0-2	3W
Florida State	6-6	1018	955	63	6-3	0-3	1W
Pittsburgh	6-6	882	835	47	6-3	0-3	1W
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	11-0	1031	799	232	7-0	4-0	11W
Georgia	10-1	1095	788	307	8-1	2-0	4W
LSU	10-1	963	771	192	7-1	3-0	2W
Missouri	10-2	1041	838	203	9-0	1-2	2W
Arkansas	9-3	1074	899	175	8-2	1-1	1L
Texas A&M	8-3	1022	844	178	6-1	2-2	1W
Tennessee	8-3	892	722	170	7-2	1-1	1W
Alabama	8-3	1035	902	133	6-3	2-0	1W
Oklahoma	8-3	936	818	118	6-0	2-3	2W
Kentucky	8-4	1005	796	209	8-3	0-1	3W
Texas	8-4	1049	856	193	7-2	1-2	1W
Auburn	8-4	1011	933	78	7-2	1-2	1L
Florida	7-4	922	783	139	7-1	0-3	2W
South Carolina	7-4	862	750	112	7-1	0-3	1L
Ole Miss	7-4	829	745	84	7-1	0-3	2W
Mississippi State	7-5	945	930	15	6-3	1-2	3W

• 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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