Duke (26-3) vs Wake Forest (20-9)
Game Info: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Cameron Indoor Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Duke -20.5 — Over/Under: 145.5
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Duke Blue Devils meet on Monday in college basketball action at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Duke Prediction. This article will include a Wake Forest vs Duke Pick.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (20-9, 12-16-1 ATS) have been fairly inconsistent of late, losing five of the previous ten games. After losing to NC State and Virginia, Wake Forest beat Notre Dame 74-71 at home. The Demon Deacons are 5th in the ACC Standings with five games behind the top-placed Duke. With just two games remaining in the regular season, Wake Forest hopes to finish among the top 6 in the conference.
Wake Forest is averaging 71.0 PPG (285th) and is allowing 68.0 PPG (67th). The Demon Deacons are getting 32.7 RPG (359th) and dish out 11.5 APG (381st). Hunter Sallis is the team’s top scorer with 18.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, and 1.2 SPG. Cameron Hildreth adds 15.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.8 APG, and a team-high 1.6 SPG, while Tre’Von Spillers contributes 10.1, PPG, a team-high 7.6 RPG, and a team-high 1.3 BPG.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils (26-3, 19-10 ATS) remain one of the hottest teams in basketball. After their previous winning streak lasted 16 games, which ended with a road loss to Clemson, Duke is now on a six-game winning run. The Blue Devils reached a 100-point mark in three of these six wins, including the most recent one against Florida State. Duke is at the top of the ACC Standings with a win ahead of Clemson and Louisville.
Duke averages 83.2 PPG (16th) and allows 61.1 PPG (7th). The Blue Devils are 43rd in rebounds (38.7) and 16th in assists (17.2). Cooper Flagg leads the team in all key categories with 19.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, and 1.1 BPG. Kon Knueppel follows him with 13.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 2.4 APG, while Tyrese Proctor has 11.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 2.3 APG.
Why Wake Forest will beat Duke
- Wake Forest has won six of its last eight road games.
Why Duke will beat Wake Forest
- Duke has won each of its last 16 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- Wake Forest has lost each of its last 13 night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Duke’s last nine home games against Wake Forest have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Seven of Wake Forest’s last eight games against AP-ranked opponents at Cameron Indoor Stadium have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (92.9).
- Duke ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+33.5).
- Wake Forest ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
- Wake Forest ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.4%).
Wake Forest vs Duke Prediction
Duke is fantastic at home this season, where the Devils have a perfect 16-0 record. I am pretty sure they will add another W on Monday, but I am not touching the spread as I don’t like the number. I’ll opt for points, though. Duke is red-hot offensively; the Blue Devils scored 80+ in each of their previous five games, and 100+ in three of them. I expect Duke to continue excellent offensive display, which is the main reason I am going with Over. Duke has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of its last 37 games, while Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of its last 13 away games.