Wake Forest vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wake Forest vs Virginia

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons battle the Virginia Cavaliers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

We’re confident that Virginia can enjoy a big win in their clash against Wake Forest, leading us to go against the spread at -14.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -110 available.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons previous game saw them claim a 88-83 home win over Syracuse Orange.

Virginia Cavaliers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Duke Blue Devils claimed a 77-51 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Virginia have landed back-to-back victories against Wake Forest. A home matchup saw them triumph 49-47 and they won 83-75 on the road. It’s been seven Virginia wins in the past 9 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Virginia	25-4	2356	1974	382	15-1	10-3	1L
Wake Forest	15-14	2295	2235	60	11-6	4-8	1W

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Wake Forest vs Virginia Prediction & Picks

Step into Wake Forest vs Virginia with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

Our wager is the big favorites against the spread. Back Virginia off -14.5 at odds of -110 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this college contest.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Wake Forest vs Virginia stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Virginia in 11 of their last 20 games at home.

UVA -14.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Virginia -14.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Wake Forest 67 - 84 Virginia

We’re going for the Cavs to claim a 84-67 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Wake Forest vs Virginia 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 Virginia a 94% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites with the sportsbooks. Wake Forest are the underdogs at +860 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

14.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 147.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 147.5, it’s -115.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Wake Forest

+860

Virginia

-1667

Point Spread

Wake Forest +14.5

-110

Virginia -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 147.5

-105

Over 147.5

-115

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Wake Forest Stats

Virginia Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 63.30 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	28-2	2495	1876	619	17-0	11-2	7W
Virginia	25-4	2356	1974	382	15-1	10-3	1L
Miami	23-6	2398	2031	367	15-3	8-3	2W
North Carolina	23-6	2346	2063	283	18-0	5-6	3W
Clemson	21-8	2167	1912	255	14-3	7-5	1W
Louisville	20-9	2493	2095	398	14-2	6-7	2L
California	20-9	2254	2104	150	17-4	3-5	1L
SMU	19-10	2488	2262	226	16-2	3-8	2L
NC State	19-11	2506	2271	235	12-6	7-5	3L
Virginia Tech	18-11	2288	2162	126	14-3	4-8	1L
Stanford	18-11	2197	2100	97	12-6	6-5	2W
Florida State	15-14	2312	2251	61	10-8	5-6	1W
Wake Forest	15-14	2295	2235	60	11-6	4-8	1W
Syracuse	15-14	2200	2142	58	12-5	3-9	3L
Notre Dame	13-16	2161	2172	-11	11-6	2-10	1W
Pittsburgh	11-18	2030	2065	-35	8-9	3-9	1W
Georgia Tech	11-18	2146	2245	-99	10-9	1-9	10L
Boston College	10-19	1950	2050	-100	9-10	1-9	1L

• 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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