
Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wake Forest (13-4) vs. Virginia Tech (8-9)
January 18, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Virginia Tech +5; Over/Under: 137
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In this article we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at the Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 8-9 (3-3) this season after they defeated NC State by a score of 79-76 in their last game. Virginia Tech trailed 45-34 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Hokies shot 45.8% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Tobi Lawal led Virginia Tech with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaden Schutt added 17 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Hokies defeated California by a score of 71-68, but did lose to Stanford by a score of 70-59 before that. Virginia Tech has won three of their last four games, after they lost eight of the previous ten. Virginia Tech has scored 70.9 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points against per game, while also averaging 33.6 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Tobi Lawal is averaging 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game, while Mylyjael Poteat is averaging 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Virginia Tech is shooting 44.9% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 36% on three pointers this season.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 13-4 (5-1) this year after they defeated Stanford by a score of 80-67 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 35-33 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half for the win. The Demon Deacons shot 50% from the field, 27.3% on three pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with 30 points and four rebounds, while Tre’Von Spillers added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Demon Deacons defeated Miami by a score of 88-78 and NC State by a score of 77-59. Wake Forest has won four games in a row and six of their last seven, and they are near the top of the ACC standings. Wake Forest has scored 70.8 points per game and they have allowed 65.8 points against per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 44.7% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 28.6% on three pointers this season.
Why Virginia Tech will beat Wake Forest
- Virginia Tech has won each of its last 12 day games at Cassell Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wake Forest has lost three of its last four games at Cassell Coliseum.
- Virginia Tech has won the first half in each of its last eight day games at Cassell Coliseum.
Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Prediction
Wake Forest comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak, but they will be on the road for this game. The Demon Deacons are only shooting 44.7% from the field this year, but they have scored 80+ points in three of their last four games. Virginia Tech has won three of their last four games and they are also shooting right around 45% from the field. The Hokies are allowing over 73 points against per game on defense and they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five. Wake Forest is the much better defensive team in this matchup, but Virginia Tech is playing their best basketball of the season and they are at home. Take the Hokies here.