Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Planning on watching today’s Demon Deacons and Hokies game? Catch the action at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACCN. Wake Forest is favored by -4.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 133.5 points.
WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5
This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.
- Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Pressure Builds for Wake Forest as Away Favorites
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest improved to 13-4 on the season with an 80-67 win over Stanford on Wednesday. The Demon Deacons, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.
After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Wake Forest turned things around in the second half, outscoring Stanford 47-32 to secure the win.
Wake Forest put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, with a strong 55.3% shooting on two-pointers (26/47). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts for a 27.3% success rate.
Hunter Sallis led the way with 30 points, shooting 70.6% overall and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Tre’Von Spillers added 18 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jaylen Blakes contributed 15 points and dished out 7 assists, while Maxime Raynaud recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Wake Forest gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 3 of 11 threes, shooting 27%. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 79% clip. The Demon Deacons allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Hokies?
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games
Virginia Tech improved to 8-9 on the season with a 79-76 win over NC State on Wednesday. The Hokies were +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 45-34 at halftime, Virginia Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wolfpack 45-31. The game’s total points (155) went over the O/U line of 134.5.
Virginia Tech’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They knocked down 11 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 50% from deep, and finished 82.4% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.
Toibu Lawal led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jayden Taylor and Jaden Schutt each added 17 points, with Schutt hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Marcus Hill and Ben Burnham also contributed 12 points each in the win.
Virginia Tech’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, giving up 76 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%.