Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Pittsburgh is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Pittsburgh TV channel: ACCN

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+1.5 -110O 148.5 -110+105
Pittsburgh -1.5 -110U 148.5 -110-125

Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 57.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -32.57% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 0.09% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.69% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.35 Units / -5.09% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

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 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

Wake Forest is shooting 30% from three (229/769) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (372 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Pittsburgh is shooting 66% from the free throw line (242/365) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (172 turnovers/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.0

Wake Forest has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (454 rebounds/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.8

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (300/1,017) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wake Forest has averaged 9.4 steals per game (187 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Pittsburgh allowed 67.8 points per game (2,168 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Pittsburgh has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (678 points/576 shots) in the first half this season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.13


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