- Wake Forest (8-6) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Virginia (8-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Virginia / Wake Forest TV channel: ESPN2
The Virginia Cavaliers (8-7) visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.
Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Virginia vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Virginia vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia | +5.5 -105 | O 131.5 -115 | +200 |
| Wake Forest | -5.5 -115 | U 131.5 -105 | -250 |
Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Virginia vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+4.45 Units / 3% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+1.15 Units / 1% ROI)
Wake Forest Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Virginia has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 0% ROI).
- 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 0% ROI
Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wake Forest has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.35 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / 0% ROI
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (756 assists/ 406 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (756 assists/ 406 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2
Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (756 assists/ 406 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (237 assists/ 125 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wake Forest has averaged 1.29 points per shot (1,808 points/1,401 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.19
Wake Forest is shooting 37% from three (444/1,207) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (251/628) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%
Wake Forest is shooting 80% from the free throw line (239/299) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%
Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia has allowed 27.0 points per game (1,297 points/48 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.0
Virginia has allowed 25.8 points per game (387 points/15 games) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.3
Virginia has allowed 25.8 points per game (387 points/15 games) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.3
Virginia has allowed 57.3 points per game (859 points/15 games) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.3
Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (58/140) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Wake Forest has allowed 36.5 points per game (548 points/15 games) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.3
Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (170/444) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%
Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (208/445) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 41%
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