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

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Duke head coach Jon Scheyer watches from the sideline against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 31, 2023, 11:47 AM
  • Duke (15-6) are -8.5 point favorites vs Wake Forest (14-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14-8) visit Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the Duke Blue Devils (15-6) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Durham.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Wake Forest vs. Duke Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+8.5 -115O 146.5 -110+290
Duke -8.5 -105U 146.5 -110-375

Wake Forest vs Duke Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Duke will win this game with 68.8% confidence.

Wake Forest vs Duke Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Wake Forest and Duke, 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 27 of their last 39 games (+13.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+13.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+13.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games (+9.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 48 games (+10.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+8.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+7.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.70 Units / 46% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has gone 12-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.91% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 7.36% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Over for +9.4 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Under for -11.6 Units / -47.93% ROI

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has gone 8-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.7 Units / 0.92% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has a 40% free throw rate (846 free throw attempts/2,140 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Wake Forest has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Wake Forest has averaged 1.35 points per shot (4,452 points/3,292 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wake Forest is shooting 48% (1,570/3,292) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

Duke has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (952 assists/ 655 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Duke has averaged 17.1 assists per game (648 assists/38 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 14.3

Duke has 648 assists at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (577 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wake Forest has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,573 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Wake Forest has 140 steals this season — 5th most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest has forced 12.9 turnovers per game (479 turnovers/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,629 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Duke has averaged 5.3 steals per game (117 steals/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Duke has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (969/2,371) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Duke has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (551/1,284) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%


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