Louisville vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes cheers on his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
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  • Louisville is a -9.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Louisville / Wake Forest TV channel: ACCN

The Louisville Cardinals visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in Winston Salem, NC.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Louisville vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Louisville vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Louisville-9.5 -115O 160.5 -110-500
Wake Forest +9.5 -105U 160.5 -110+375

Louisville vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 71.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisville vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+12.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -4.34% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.15 Units / 0.27% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -30.72% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 21.53% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 7-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.3 Units / -38.75% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -0.08% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (154 assists/ 231 TOs) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Louisville had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (343 assists/ 398 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Louisville shot 28% from three (77/275) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Louisville averaged 5.0 assists per game (154 assists/31 games) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wake Forest shot 47% (939/1,982) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wake Forest is shooting 77% from the free throw line (1,331/1,722) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wake Forest had an eFG% of 54% last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 48% (450/927) in the first half last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Louisville allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (266/714) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Louisville has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (253/683) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Louisville allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,463 points/1,827 shots) last season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has forced 13.5 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/20 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Wake Forest has averaged 9.0 steals per game (197 steals/22 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (243/809) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (105/344) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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