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Duke at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions
The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils (16-2, 8-0 ACC) and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-4, 7-1) meet Saturday at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Duke vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Blue Devils have rattled off 12 consecutive victories since a neutral-floor loss to Kansas Nov. 26. Duke has ended up covering 4 of the past 5 games, while going 8-3 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 11 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games, with Duke’s offense going for 86 or more points in 3 in a row, with 82 or more points scored in 6 of the past 7 contests.
The Demon Deacons are coming off a 67-66 win over North Carolina last time out Tuesday. Wake Forest has picked up 6 straight wins since its lone ACC loss 73-62 at Clemson Dec. 21, and Wake is 5-0-1 ATS in the past 6 games. The Over has a slight 4-3 lean in the past 7 outings.
Duke has picked up 6 wins in the past 8 meetings since Jan. 9, 2021, while Wake Forest has covered 4 of the past 5 meetings. The Over is also 4-1 in the past 5 in the series.
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Duke at Wake Forest odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Duke -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Wake Forest +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
- Against the spread: Duke -11.5 (-105) | Wake Forest +11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Duke at Wake Forest picks and predictions
Prediction
Duke 75, Wake Forest 67
Moneyline
Duke (-750) will set you back 7½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Wake Forest (+525) is playing great basketball lately, and it has picked up 6 wins in a row, while also topping the Blue Devils in each of the past 2 meetings in Winston-Salem.
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Against the spread
PLAY WAKE FOREST +11.5 (-115), as it should be able to keep it within single digits. The Deacs have cashed at a 5-0-1 ATS clip in the past 6 outings, and Wake Forest is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings with Duke -11.5 (-105).
The Blue Devils have covered 4 straight road conference games and each of the past 2 games. And while Duke is 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games and 8-3 ATS in the past 11 outings, it hasn’t covered in 3 in a row all season.
Over/Under
OVER 135.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle in the Triad.
The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games for Duke, while holding a slight 4-3 edge in the past 7 outings for Wake Forest.
The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings, while going high at a 7-3 clip in the past 10 in the series since Jan. 11, 2020.
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Duke at Wake Forest Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Duke Blue Devils will be facing off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup. Both teams are looking to secure a crucial win in their respective quest for a spot in the NCAA tournament. Here are the latest odds, picks and predictions for this exciting game:
Odds:
– Duke is currently listed as the favorite with odds of -5.5
– Wake Forest is the underdog with odds of +5.5
– The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 145.5
Picks:
– Duke has been playing well recently and has a strong lineup led by star player Paolo Banchero. They have the talent and experience to come out on top in this game. Our pick is Duke to cover the spread and win by at least 6 points.
Predictions:
– We predict that this will be a high-scoring game, with both teams pushing the pace and looking to outscore each other. Duke’s offense will be the difference maker in this matchup, as they have the ability to score in bunches and put pressure on Wake Forest’s defense.
Overall, we expect Duke to come out on top in a close and competitive game. Look for them to secure a crucial road win and continue their push towards the NCAA tournament. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup between these two ACC rivals.
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