Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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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 (10-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest (10-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Pittsburgh TV channel: ACCN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-8) visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (10-8) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+1.5 -105O 143.5 -115+110
Pittsburgh -1.5 -115U 143.5 -105-135

Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 54.5% 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 Wake Forest will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+0.30 Units / 0% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 0.96% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 6.52% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 15.17% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -24.15% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 5.43% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.55 Units / 1.92% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 0.91% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.05% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (273/679) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest is shooting 43% from three (100/234) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.32 points per shot (727 points/552 shots) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Wake Forest is shooting 38% from three (166/435) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has made 265 three-pointers in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has attempted 277 threes in the second half this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 512 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (285 assists/ 195 TOs) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (52/180) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wake Forest has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,381/3,125) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (224/568) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,478 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (560/1,344) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (142/468) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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