Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest
The Virginia Tech battle the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 3.
It’s time to go for Wake Forest against the spread, especially with an attractive -5.5 line at -110. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their meeting with Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech claimed a victory in their previous game. A 95-85 home win occurred against Virginia Cavaliers.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons suffered a defeat in their last game. A 70-57 scoreline occurred on the road against NC State Wolfpack.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech when the teams last met. It was a 72-63 scoreline. In the past 10 games between the teams, Virginia Tech have won six.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks
Make the most of Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
We expect Wake Forest to cover the -5.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college showdown.
The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest stats:
Wake Forest -5.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Myles Colvin (Wake Forest) can be backed to have Under 5.5 rebounds at -161. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.
Latest Myles Colvin Player Prop Odds
Nate Calmese (Wake Forest) is available at +110 to rack up Over 4.5 assists. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet that he is able to cover an appealing line.
Latest Nate Calmese 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 to cover the -5.5 spread, Under 152.5 on the total and Myles Colvin (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
69
-
78
Wake Forest
Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Demon Deacons to achieve a 78-69 win at huge odds.
Virginia Tech 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 sportsbooks have Wake Forest at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Virginia Tech are least likely to win at +210.
The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 153.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Under 153.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Juke Harris is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -105 that he goes Under.
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- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Wake Forest 72 Virginia Tech 63
- NCAAB: 02/03 2024 Wake Forest 76 Virginia Tech 87
- NCAAB: 30/12 2023 Virginia Tech 63 Wake Forest 86
- NCAAB: 31/12 2022 Virginia Tech 75 Wake Forest 77
- NCAAB: 04/12 2021 Wake Forest 80 Virginia Tech 61
- NCAAB: 27/02 2021 Wake Forest 46 Virginia Tech 84
- NCAAB: 18/01 2021 Virginia Tech 64 Wake Forest 60
- NCAAB: 15/01 2020 Virginia Tech 80 Wake Forest 70
- NCAAB: 19/01 2019 Wake Forest 71 Virginia Tech 87
- NCAAB: 11/01 2018 Virginia Tech 83 Wake Forest 75
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Virginia Tech Stats
Wake Forest Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 70.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 73.10 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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