Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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  • North Carolina State (7-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Wake Forest / North Carolina State TV channel: ACCN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-6) visit PNC Arena to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack (7-9) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Raleigh, NC.

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

The Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+1.5 -105O 150.5 -110+105
North Carolina State -1.5 -115U 150.5 -110-125

Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina State will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+6.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+2.20 Units / 2% ROI)
  • NC State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.35 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.15 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.35 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -100% ROI

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.85 Units / -100% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has made 256 three-pointers in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest is shooting 80% from the free throw line (245/306) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Wake Forest is shooting 37% from three (454/1,228) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (256/639) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (469 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

North Carolina State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (214 assists/ 147 TOs) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

North Carolina State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (469 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Carolina State has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (59/144) in the first half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (178/477) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Wake Forest has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (517 points/477 shots) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (45/160) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 7.7 steals per game (123 steals/16 games) this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

North Carolina State has 389 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State has averaged 8.7 steals per game (261 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

North Carolina State has averaged 7.8 steals per game (389 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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