Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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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 (10-9) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Syracuse / Wake Forest TV channel: CW

The Syracuse Orange (9-12) visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-9) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:45pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

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+8.5 -110O 152.5 -110+325
Wake Forest -8.5 -110U 152.5 -110-450

Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 81.8% 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 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.70 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+5.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.95 Units / 7.71% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.05 Units / -13.9% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 4.99% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.11% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 3.38% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.92% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -27.98% ROI

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (247 turnovers/20 games) this season — 5th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Syracuse has averaged 1.23 points per shot (1,506 points/1,229 shots) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Syracuse is shooting 30% from three (67/220) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse has averaged 39.5 points per game (2,056 points/52 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 38.3

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (276/687) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Wake Forest has averaged 5.6 assists per game (113 assists/20 games) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wake Forest is shooting 37% from three (487/1,323) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (192 turnovers/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5

Syracuse has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.5

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (147/473) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Syracuse has averaged 8.1 steals per game (422 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 5.8 steals per game (117 steals/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Wake Forest has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (63/168) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (56/189) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%


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