Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2025

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be heading to Cassell coliseum on Saturday, where they will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! Wake Forest currently sits fourth in the ACC, coming into this game with a 13-4 record. The Demon Deacons are riding a four game win streak, as they are coming off an 80-67 victory over Stanford on Wednesday. Wake Forest is scoring 70.8 points per game on 44.7% shooting from the field and 28.6% from three. The Demon Deacons have been a very strong defensive squad, posting a 98.7 defensive rating.

The Virginia Tech Hokies enter this weekend with an 8-9 record which places them tenth in the ACC. The Hokies have picked up wins in consecutive games, most recently earning a 79-76 victory over North Carolina State on Wednesday. Tobi Lawel led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds for Virginia Tech in this game. Virginia Tech is putting up 70.9 points per game on 24.9% shooting from the field and an even 36.0% from three. Virginia Tech has been extremely underwhelming on the defensive end, sitting with a 111.8 defensive rating.

Wake Forest will be on the hunt for their fifth straight win, while Virginia Tech has won two straight of their own. The Demon Deacons have the clear advantage with their defense, expect them to cover the -3.5 spread in this one. Final score prediction, Wake Forest wins 80-73.