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Stanford (11-5) vs. Wake Forest (12-4)
January 15, 2025 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest -7.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Stanford prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th 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 12-4 (4-1) this season after they defeated Miami by a score of 88-78 in their last game. Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and they added 49 points in the second half to secure the win. The Demon Deacons shot 54.7% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Cameron Hildreth led Wake Forest with 31 points and three rebounds, while Hunter Sallis added 22 points and four rebounds in the game. 



Prior to that victory, the Demon Deacons defeated NC State by a score of 77-59 and Syracuse by a score of 81-71. Wake Forest has won five of their last six games and they started conference play with a win over Boston College and a loss to Clemson. Wake Forest has scored 70.3 points per game and they have allowed 65.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 44.4% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 28.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 11-5 (3-2) this year after they defeated Virginia by a score of 88-65 in their last game. Stanford led 40-30 at the half and they added 48 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cardinal shot 50.8% from the field, 41.7% on three-pointers, and 94.1% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Oziyah Sellers added 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cardinal defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 70-59 but did lose to Pittsburgh by a score of 83-68 before that. Stanford has won five of their last eight games and they started conference play with a win over Cal and a loss to Clemson. Stanford has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jaylen Blakes is averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Stanford is shooting 44.2% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Wake Forest will beat Stanford

  • Wake Forest has won 36 of its last 38 night games at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Wake Forest has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Wake Forest’s last seven Wednesday night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 149+ points.
  • Each of Stanford’s last four road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 151+ points.

Wake Forest vs Stanford Prediction 

Wake Forest comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Demon Deacons don’t have a ton of great wins so far this year, but they did beat Michigan earlier in the season. Wake Forest isn’t overwhelming on offense, but their defense has been very good, as they are allowing 65.8 points again per game this year. Stanford has won two games in a row, but they are much better at home than they are on the road. The Cardinal have allowed 83 and 85 points in their last two road games and I have to see them be competitive on the road before backing them in a spot like this. Take Wake Forest to cover at home. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Wake Forest -7.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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