Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st 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 15-6 (7-3) this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 72-59 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 45-21 at halftime, but they did hold Louisville to 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Demon Deacons shot 41.1% from the field, 38.1% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with 13 points and five rebounds, while Efton Reid III added 11 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Demon Deacons lost to Duke by a score of 63-56, but did beat North Carolina by a score of 67-66 before that. Wake Forest has won six of their last eight games and they are currently tied four fourth in the ACC standings with a 7-3 record. Wake Forest has scored 69.4 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points against per game, while also averaging 34.0 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 13.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 44.1% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 28.2% on three pointers this season. 

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 14-6 (5-4) this season after they defeated North Carolina by a score of 73-65 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 44-42 at halftime, but they held UNC to just 21 points in the second half for the win. The Panthers shot 43.6% from the field, 34.6% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh with 18 points and seven assists, while Ishmael Leggett added 15 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Panthers defeated Syracuse by a score of 77-73, but did lose to Clemson by a score of 78-75 before that. Pittsburgh has lost four of their last six games and they are currently eighth in the ACC standings with a 5-4 record. Pittsburgh has scored 79.9 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points against per game, while also averaging 34.5 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jaland Lowe is averaging 17.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while Ishmael Leggett is averaging 16.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Pittsburgh is shooting 47% from the field, 78.7% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Wake Forest will beat Pittsburgh

• Wake Forest has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in each of its last six games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Fifteen of Pittsburgh’s last 16 day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Nine of Wake Forest’s last 10 day games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

Wake Forest comes into this matchup having a great start to conference play, but they are looking to snap a two game losing streak here. The Demon Deacons have only scored 59 and 56 points in their last two games and they are shooting just 44.1% from the field this year. Pittsburgh is on a two game winning streak, but they are just 1-2 in their last three road games. The Panthers are shooting 47% from the field this year, but they have had some issues on defense. This should be a very entertaining game to watch, but I am leaning towards Wake Forest at home.