Miami vs Wake Forest Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Miami vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes are 4-11 (0-4) this year after they lost to Florida State by a score of 80-65 in their last game. Miami trailed 39-25 at halftime and they allowed 41 more points in the second half for the loss. The Hurricanes shot 36.7% from the field, 23.8% on three pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Matthew Cleveland led Miami with 16 points and five rebounds, while Paul Djobet added 13 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to Virginia Tech by a score of 86-85 and Boston College by a score of 78-68. Miami has lost four games in a row and 11 of their last 12, after starting the season with a 3-0 record. Miami has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points against per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Matthew Cleveland is averaging 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, while Lynn Kidd is averaging 11.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. Miami is shooting 47.7% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this year. 

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 11-4 (3-1) this season after they defeated NC State by a score of 77-59 in their last game. Wake Forest led 38-32 at halftime and held NC State to just 27 points in the second half in the win. The Demon Deacons shot 54.9% from the field, 37.5% on three pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with 20 points and five rebounds, while Juke Harris added 17 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Demon Deacons defeated Syracuse by a score of 81-71, but did lose to Clemson by a score of 73-62 before that. Wake Forest has won four of their last five games and they opened conference play with a 72-66 win over Boston College. Wake Forest has scored 69.1 points per game and they have allowed 64.9 points against per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season. Wake Forest is shooting 43.6% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 28.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why Wake Forest will beat Miami

• Miami (FL) has lost each of its last 14 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Wake Forest has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in each of its last eight Saturday night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

• Miami (FL) ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.2%).
• Miami (FL) ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
• Wake Forest ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.7).
• Wake Forest ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.4%).

Miami vs Wake Forest Prediction 

Miami comes into this matchup looking for their first win in conference play and they will be at home for this game. The Hurricanes have lost four games in a row and never had a chance in their last game against Florida State. Miami is shooting nearly 48% from the field and they are scoring 77.5 points per game, but they are also allowing 75.5 points against per game on defense. Wake Forest has won four of their last five games and their lone conference loss came on the road at Clemson. The Demon Deacons are only shooting 43.6% from the field this year, but they are the much better defensive team. I know Miami is most likely going to turn things around eventually, but I am not backing them until I see the results. Take Wake in this contest.