Wake Forest vs North Carolina Picks and Prediction – 1/23/2024

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/21/2024 at 7:59 PM ET

Wake Forest at North Carolina 01/22/24 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/23/2024, 12:00 AM UTC

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Dean E, Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to play the No. 4 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. Wake Forest improved to 13-5 overall and 5-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference play following its 90-65 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday. Hunter Sallis was the leading scorer for Wake Forest with 19 points. Make sure you stay up to date with College Basketball with our expert College Basketball picks.

The top three scorers for Wake Forest are Hunter Sallis at 17.7 points per game, Kevin Miller at 17.4 points per game and Cameron HIldreth at 15.3 points per game. Andrew Carr is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.5 per game and Miller is the leader in assists with an average of 4.3 per game. Wake Forest is scoring an average of 81.1 points per game.

The North Carolina Tar Heels look for their ninth consecutive victory on Monday when hosting the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. North Carolina is 15-3 and an ACC-leading 7-0. North Carolina defeated the Boston College Eagles 76-66 on Saturday and have won eight straight by double digits. The leading scorer for North Carolina was RJ Davis with 16 points.

The top three scorers for North Carolina are RJ Davis at 20.2 points per game, Armando Bacot at 14.6 points per game and Harrison Ingram at 12.4 points per game. Bacot is the leading rebounder with an average of 10.4 rebounds per game and Elliot Cadeau is the leader in assists with an average of 3.6 per game. North Carolina scores an average of 83.4 points per game.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina Prediction

Wake Forest vs North Carolina Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for North Carolina vs Wake Forest

Wake Forest

Wake Forest is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 8 of the Demon Deacons last 9

North Carolina

North Carolina is 7-1 ATS in its last 8
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Tar Heels last 6

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for North Carolina vs Wake Forest

North Carolina Tar Heels -8.5

North Carolina is playing excellent basketball at the moment, as the Tar Heels have won each of their last eight and each of those have been won by double digits. North Carolina has covered the number in seven of its last eight. North Carolina is averaging 83.4 points per game while at the same time holding opponents to an average of just 69.3 points per game. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina Tar Heels win and cover ATS 86-73.