Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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  • Virginia Tech (12-16) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest (15-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Virginia Tech TV channel: CW

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-12) visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (12-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Blacksburg, VA.

Virginia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+1.5 -110O 149.5 -110+105
Virginia Tech -1.5 -110U 149.5 -110-125

Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+11.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+9.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.6% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 2.66% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 19.03% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -28.1% ROI

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -21.14% ROI).

  • 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -1.53% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.65 Units / 5.32% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -14.36% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 40% from three (288/725) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.30 points per shot (879 points/676 shots) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.16

Wake Forest is shooting 80% from the free throw line (349/437) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,844 points/1,373 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (167 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (560 assists/ 347 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Virginia Tech has averaged 73.5 points per game (1,544 points/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Virginia Tech has averaged 1.45 points per shot (831 points/573 shots) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.36

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Wake Forest has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,472 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wake Forest has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (283/686) in the second half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (186 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (294 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.6 steals per game (117 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has allowed 30.3 points per game (637 points/21 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.6


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