Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • North Carolina State (21-7) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest (17-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Watch the game on ACC Network Extra

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (17-10) visit PNC Arena to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack (21-7) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Raleigh.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+5.5 -105O 156.5 -110+200
North Carolina State -5.5 -115U 156.5 -110-250

Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this game with 59.9% confidence.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Wake Forest and North Carolina State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 44 games (+14.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 43 games (+8.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 48 games (+7.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+3.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • NC State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 23 games (+3.10 Units / 12% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has gone 15-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.87% ROI).

  • 15-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 7.33% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Over for +10.2 Units / 34.34% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Under for -12.9 Units / -43.43% ROI

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has gone 13-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 5.62% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 1.35 points per shot (4,525 points/3,356 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.24

Wake Forest has averaged 1.40 points per shot (3,000 points/2,140 shots) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Wake Forest has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,776 points/1,330 shots) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Wake Forest has averaged 77.2 points per game (1,776 points/23 games) this season — 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 4.3 turnovers per game (238 turnovers/55 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.5

North Carolina State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (308 assists/ 226 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

North Carolina State has scored 1,838 points this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State has averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (269 rebounds/23 games) this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,595 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Wake Forest has 147 steals this season — 5th most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (263 turnovers/21 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Wake Forest has allowed an average of 1.36 points per shot (897 points/661 shots) in the second half this season — tied for 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has 191 steals this season — most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (291 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.6

North Carolina State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (191 steals/23 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

North Carolina State has averaged 7.6 steals per game (416 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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