Wake Forest vs Florida State Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Florida State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 18-6 (10-3) this year after they defeated California by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Wake Forest led 31-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half in the win. The Demon Deacons shot 57.7% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Cameron Hildreth led Wake Forest with 23 points and five rebounds, while Hunter Sallis added 20 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Demon Deacons defeated Stanford by a score of 79-73 and Pittsburgh by a score of 76-74. Wake Forest has won nine of their last eleven games and they are currently tied for fourth in the ACC standings with a 10-3 record. Wake Forest has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.2 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 45.2% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 29% on three-pointers this season. 

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles are 14-9 (5-7) this season after they defeated Notre Dame by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Florida State led 29-28 at halftime and added 38 points in the second half to secure the win. The Seminoles shot 49% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Jamir Watkins led Florida State with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Malique Ewin added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Seminoles lost to Boston College by a score of 77-76 and Virginia Tech by a score of 76-66. Florida State has lost four of their last five games and they are currently ninth in the ACC standings with a 5-7 record. Florida State has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Malique Ewin is averaging 14.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Florida State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Wake Forest will beat Florida State

• Wake Forest has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida State has lost each of its last four road games.
• Wake Forest has won the first half in 14 of its last 17 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Wake Forest vs Florida State Prediction 

Wake Forest comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in the ACC standings and they will be at home for this game. The Demon Deacons have won three games in a row and they have scored at least 76 points in all three of those games. Florida State snapped their losing streak with a nice win over Notre Dame in their last game, but they are 0-4 in their last four road games. The Seminoles are shooting 45.9% from the field this year, but they have allowed at least 76 points in four of their last five games. Take Wake Forest to continue rolling in this contest.