Wake Forest vs Miami (FL) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

FILE - Miami guard Nijel Pack drives past Florida International guard George Pridgett Jr. (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Nov. 13, 2023, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)
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  • Wake Forest is a -3.5 point favorite vs Miami (FL)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Miami (FL) TV channel: CW

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Watsco Center to take on the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 5:15pm EST in Coral Gables, FL.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Wake Forest vs. Miami (FL) Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. Miami (FL) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest-3.5 -115O 143.5 -105-190
Miami (FL) +3.5 -105U 143.5 -115+155

Wake Forest vs Miami (FL) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs Miami (FL) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 68.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.58 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.97 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Miami (FL) have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.25% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units / 2.22% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Over for -6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI

Miami (FL) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (FL) has a 3-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.1 Units / -54.98% ROI).

  • 2-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -78.85 Units / -55.98% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 28% from three (95/337) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest has averaged 12.1 assists per game (181 assists/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.3

Wake Forest is shooting 28% from three (95/337) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest has made 6.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Miami (FL) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (FL) had 15.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Miami (FL) has a 26% free throw rate (718 free throw attempts/2,772 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Miami (FL) has averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (276 turnovers/46 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Miami (FL) had 15.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 7.9 steals per game (118 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Wake Forest has 320 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among ACC Teams

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 allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (489 points/435 shots) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Miami (FL) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (FL) allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Miami (FL) has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (126/334) this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Miami (FL) has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8

Miami (FL) allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7


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