Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/21

The Vanderbilt Commodores will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The game is set to begin at 1:00 PM ET and will be televised on CW. This non-conference game features Vanderbilt, ranked 13th, as the favorite.

Vanderbilt comes into this game with a perfect 11-0 record. They have shown strength both at home and away, with six wins at home and five on the road. Wake Forest holds a 9-3 record, performing well at home with seven wins. The spread favors Vanderbilt at -4.5, while Wake Forest holds the underdog position at +4.5.

Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • Venue: Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem NC
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Vanderbilt Spread: -4.5 (-113), Wake Forest Spread: +4.5 (-111), Vanderbilt MoneyLine: -206, Wake Forest MoneyLine: +165, Over/Under: 160.5

Vanderbilt Commodores Team Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores are having an impressive season. They have an undefeated record of 11-0. Their recent games show strong performances, including a 77-70 win against Memphis.

Vanderbilt ranks 7th in points per game with 93.7. They are also efficient with a field goal percentage of 49.9. Their 3-point shooting adds 10.6 made per game.

Key players like Duke Miles and Tyler Tanner lead the team. Miles averages 17.1 points per game, while Tanner scores 15.8. The Commodores are ranked #13 in the AP poll.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have shown strong performance in their recent games. They secured a 71-68 win against Longwood Lancers, with Juke Harris contributing 19 points and 8 rebounds. Myles Colvin also added 11 points and 5 rebounds to the team’s efforts.

In their game against the Queens Royals, the Demon Deacons won 111-73. Myles Colvin led the team with 33 points, shooting 84.6% from the field. Juke Harris and Nate Calmese also made significant contributions with 14 and 15 points, respectively.

Wake Forest holds a 9-3 record in the 2026 season, with a strong 7-3 record at home. They have a balanced offensive approach, averaging 85.3 points per game. Defensively, they manage 9.8 steals per game, indicating their ability to disrupt opponents’ plays.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Vanderbilt is favored by 4.5 points. With their strong offense averaging 93.7 points per game, they can cover this spread against Wake Forest. Vanderbilt’s effective shooting and high assist rate give them an edge. The projected score is Vanderbilt 92, Wake Forest 85, making Vanderbilt -4.5 the pick.

In terms of the over/under, the line is set at 160.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Vanderbilt at 93.7 points per game and Wake Forest at 85.3. Their combined offensive strength suggests a high-scoring game. The projected total is 177 points, so the recommendation is to take the over.