Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
Looking to win big? The Demon Deacons and Cardinal face off at 11:00 ET on ESPNU. The Cardinal are hosting the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Stanford being favored by -1.5 at home against Wake Forest.
WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +1.5
This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cardinal.
- Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like Wake Forest at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest improved to 16-6 on the season with a narrow 76-74 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday, February 1st. The Demon Deacons were -2.5 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
Wake Forest trailed 36-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pittsburgh 42-38 to secure the win.
Wake Forest’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 90.9% of their attempts (20/22).
Cameron Hildreth and Damian Dunn led the way with 24 points each, with Dunn shooting 3/5 from three-point range and Hildreth hitting all 3 of his attempts from deep. Ty-Laur Johnson and Ishmael Leggett both added 16 points, with Johnson also contributing 5 assists.
Wake Forest’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 74 points on 52% shooting from the field. Opponents connected on 59% of their two-point attempts, going 16/27.
From beyond the arc, Wake Forest gave up 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 90% of their free throws.
Can Stanford Secure a Home Victory?
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford’s season record dropped to 15-7 after a tough 85-61 road loss to SMU on Saturday. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, the Cardinal not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Stanford fell behind early, trailing 45-25 at halftime. While they improved slightly in the second half, scoring 36 points, they allowed 40 points to SMU. The game’s total points of 146 fell just under the 149.5-point O/U line.
Stanford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, but they did hit 90% of their free throws, going 9-for-10 at the line.
Oziyah Sellers led the team with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Maxime Raynaud added 18 points and 10 boards. Stanford grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.
Stanford’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 19/34.
From beyond the arc, Stanford’s defense conceded 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws.