Wake Forest vs. Virginia Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon in an ACC battle. Can Reece Beekman and the Cavaliers avenge their first home loss of the season? Matt McCuen provides his best betting pick in Wake Forest vs. Virginia.
Matt McCuen - February 16, 2024, 5:30 PM EST
5 minWake Forest vs. Virginia Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Virginia Cavaliers will meet on Saturday afternoon for an ACC affair.
Wake Forest vs. Virginia DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 17, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
Wake Forest vs. Virginia ODDS
- Spread: Wake Forest +3.5 (-110), Virginia -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 128.5 (-110), U 128.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Wake Forest (+130), Virginia (-160)
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Prediction
This is a huge game for both teams who are attempting to build their resume for March.
Wake is a bubble team that can add a quad-one win today.
The Demon Deacons will attempt to bounce back from a loss vs. Duke on Monday.
Wake's 8-5 record is good for fourth-best in the ACC.
Junior Hunter Sallis leads the team with 18.7 points per game.
Sophomore Kevin Miller has enjoyed the best year of his career with 15.7 points and 3.9 assists.
West Chester, PA native Andrew Carr has added 14.0 points and a team-best 6.8 rebounds.
Wake's offense has averaged 80.3 points, while opposing teams average scored 70.7.
Virginia begins this game ranked 21st with a 19-6 record.
The Cavaliers are likely on their way to another tournament under Tony Bennett.
Virginia is coming off a bad loss at home vs. Pitt on Tuesday Night.
That was the Cavaliers first home loss of the season.
Virginia is 10-4 in the conference, which is good for third place.
Reece Beekman leads the squad with 14.0 points and 6.0 assists per game.
West Virginia native Isaac McKneely has added 12.2 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Sophomore Ryan Dunn leads the team with 7.0 rebounds.
Virginia's offense has averaged 65.6 points, while the opposition has averaged 58.4.
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Prediction
I will sip on some juice and back the home team today.
Virginia is too dominant at home to lose back-to-back games.
Their defense will cause issues for the Wake Forest offense.
Wake has been brutal on the road this year (2-6).
Pick: Virginia ML -160 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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