Wake Forest vs Duke Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Wake Forest vs Duke
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons go up against the Duke Blue Devils, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 24.
Our prediction is that Duke will beat Wake Forest by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -17.5 which is currently available at odds of -120.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 91-79 at home to SMU Mustangs.
Duke Blue Devils won last time out by a 80-50 scoreline. It was on the road against Stanford Cardinal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Duke have beaten Wake Forest in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 63-56 and followed up with a 93-60 home win. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Duke wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Wake Forest vs Duke Prediction & Picks
Discover our expert Wake Forest vs Duke betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Game Prediction
There’s a case to be made for Duke on the spread in this college contest. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -17.5 line at odds of -120 considering they should be superior.
We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Wake Forest vs Duke stats:
Duke -17.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Cameron Boozer (Duke) is available at -125 to total Under 10.5 rebounds. The total looks reasonably high and we anticipate he will fall short of the line when it comes to the Player Rebounds.
Latest Cameron Boozer Player Prop Odds
Patrick Ngongba II (Duke) can be backed to register Under 11.5 points at -130. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.
Latest Patrick Ngongba II Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Duke to cover the -17.5 spread combined with Over 150.5. Add in Cameron Boozer (Duke) to get Under 10.5 rebounds.
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Correct Score Prediction
68
-
89
Duke
There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Duke when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 89-68 should provide some entertainment.
Wake Forest vs Duke 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Duke a 97% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -3333 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1280 about Wake Forest.
The spread is currently 17.5, with the total points line at 150.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 150.5, it’s -115.
If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.
Cameron Boozer is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -115 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 04/03 2025 Wake Forest 60 Duke 93
- NCAAB: 25/01 2025 Duke 63 Wake Forest 56
- NCAAB: 24/02 2024 Duke 79 Wake Forest 83
- NCAAB: 13/02 2024 Wake Forest 69 Duke 77
- NCAAB: 01/02 2023 Wake Forest 73 Duke 75
- NCAAB: 21/12 2022 Duke 70 Wake Forest 81
- NCAAB: 16/02 2022 Wake Forest 74 Duke 76
- NCAAB: 13/01 2022 Duke 76 Wake Forest 64
- NCAAB: 18/02 2021 Duke 84 Wake Forest 60
- NCAAB: 09/01 2021 Wake Forest 68 Duke 79
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Wake Forest Stats
Duke Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 63.30 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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