Wake Forest vs Virginia Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Wake Forest vs Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th 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 19-8 (11-5) this year after they lost to NC State by a score of 85-73 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 40-34 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Demon Deacons shot 41.5% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 79.4% on free throws in the game. Cameron Hildreth led Wake Forest with 16 points and four rebounds, while Tre’Von Spillers added 15 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Demon Deacons defeated SMU by a score of 77-66 but did lose to Florida State by a score of 72-70 before that. Wake Forest has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fourth in the ACC standings with an 11-5 record. Wake Forest has scored 70.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.4 points per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game this year. Wake Forest is shooting 45.1% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 29.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 13-14 (6-10) this season after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 81-66 in their last game. Virginia trailed 46-34 at halftime and only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Cavaliers shot 45.3% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 92.3% on free throws in the game. Isaac McKneely led Virginia with 17 points and four assists, while Dai Dai Ames added 12 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Cavaliers lost to Duke by a score of 80-62 but did beat Virginia Tech by a score of 73-70 before that. Virginia has won three of their last five games and they are currently 12th in the ACC standings with a 6-10 record. Virginia has scored 64.5 points per game and they have allowed 66.1 points per game, while also averaging 30.0 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Isaac McKneely is averaging 13.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Elijah Saunders is averaging 10.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Virginia is shooting 44.6% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 37.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Virginia will beat Wake Forest

• Virginia has won each of its last seven night games against Wake Forest.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five home games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wake Forest’s last 20 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference has produced a total of 131+ points.
• Seven of Virginia’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.

Wake Forest vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup trying to snap a two-game losing streak, which came against North Carolina and Duke, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cavaliers have been better offensively over the last two months, but they are still only scoring 64.5 points per game this year. Wake Forest is sitting at 11-5 in ACC play and they are 6-2 in their last eight home games. The Demon Deacons are only shooting 45.1% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 73 points in four of their last five games. This Wake Forest team has had two bad losses in their last three games and I can’t trust them to cover this number. Take the points with Virginia here.