Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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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  • Wake Forest is a -3.5 point favorite vs Syracuse
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Syracuse / Wake Forest TV channel: CW

The Syracuse Orange visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 5:45 pm in Winston Salem, NC.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

The Syracuse vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Syracuse+3.5 -102O 152.5 -110+150
Wake Forest -3.5 -118U 152.5 -110-185

Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Syracuse vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.


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Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (381/601) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 66% from the free throw line (526/803) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Syracuse is shooting 63% from the free throw line (381/601) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Syracuse is shooting 61% from the free throw line (216/351) in the second half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 72%

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

Wake Forest averaged 1.34 points per shot (2,650 points/1,982 shots) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse forced 14.5 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Syracuse forced 14.2 turnovers per game (342 turnovers/24 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Wake Forest has forced 12.7 turnovers per game (291 turnovers/23 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 43% (853/1,980) last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (732/1,640) this season — 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%


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