Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction 2/18/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 18^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have a 13-12 overall record and a 4-8 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 68-63 home win against Stanford and their previous three games were an 83-67 road win against Georgia Tech, an 88-80 home loss against Louisville and a 96-78 home loss against NC State.

Offensively, Wake Forest averages 79.7 points per game, while allowing 77 points per game defensively. The Demon Deacons shoot with 45% from the field and grab 33.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.

Juke Harris leads Wake Forest in scoring, with an average of 21.3 points per game, while shooting with 45.7% from the field and 78% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds. Nate Calmese leads the team in assists with 4.9 per game.

Clemson Tigers Preview

The Clemson Tigers have a 20-6 overall record and a 10-3 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 67-54 road loss against Duke and their previous three games were a 76-66 home loss against Virginia Tech, a 77-55 road win against California and a 66-64 road win against Stanford.

Offensively, Clemson averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 64.7 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

RJ Godfrey leads Clemson in scoring, with an average of 11.6 points per game, while shooting with 63.6% from the field and 64.7% from the free throw line. Carter Welling is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game. Dillon Hunter leads the team in assists with 3 per game.

Clemson Tigers @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends: February 18, 2026

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• The home team has won eight of the last nine games between Clemson and Wake Forest.
• Clemson has lost each of its last three night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
• Clemson has lost the first half in each of its last four night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won 16 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wake Forest has lost four of its last five home games.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in seven of its last eight home games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wake Forest’s last 10 night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Four of Clemson’s last five games have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wake Forest ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.6%).
• Wake Forest ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.6).
• Clemson ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.2).
• Clemson ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.1).

Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction

In this Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction, Clemson is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Clemson has been the better team this season but have back-to-back losses following a four-game winning streak. On the flip side, Wake Forest has won two straight following a five-game losing streak but have been bad against the spread this season with a 10-15 ATS record. Clemson is 7-2 ATS on the road and have the 21^st-best defense in the entire nation, while Wake Forest 5-10 ATS at home. Take Clemson to win and cover this one on the road.