Stanford Cardinal vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cardinal and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPNN, and it’s hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and Wake Forest is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Stanford.
STANFORD CARDINAL VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -7.5
This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Demon Deacons.
- Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Stanford Stand a Chance on the Road?
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford improved to 11-5 on the season with a dominant 88-65 win over Virginia on Saturday, January 11th. Playing at home, the Cardinal entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 125.5.
Stanford led 40-30 at halftime and continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Virginia 48-35. The Cardinal’s strong performance on both ends of the floor helped them secure the win.
Stanford put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 24 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots (94.1%).
Maxime Raynaud led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Isaac McKneely added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep (45.5%), while Oziyah Sellers contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.
Stanford’s defense gave up 65 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field on 31 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 56% shooting, as the other team made 21 of 37 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Stanford’s defense saw their opponents hit 10 of 24 attempts, good for 41%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they converted 16 free throws at a 94% rate. Stanford allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Does Wake Forest Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest improved to 12-4 on the season with an 88-78 road win over Miami on Saturday, January 11th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 166, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.
Wake Forest led 39-31 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half, while Miami put up 47 points after the break.
Wake Forest put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.9% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 12 attempts, good for 83.3%.
Cameron Hildreth led the way with 31 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 8 attempts. Matthew Cleveland and Hunter Sallis each added 22 points, with Cleveland shooting 61.5% from the field. Tre’Von Spillers was efficient as well, hitting 72.7% of his shots to finish with 17 points.
Wake Forest’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with 14 made two-point baskets.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 11 of 35 shots, good for 31%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demon Deacons allowed 17 offensive rebounds.