Wake Forest vs. Duke Prediction and Odds (Back the Underrated Demon Deacons)

Wake Forest has been the most surprising team in the ACC this season. They've got off to a promising 10-5 start in conference play, and are 20-6 overall. Their capabilities will be put to the test tonight when they hit the road to take on the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke has rattled off two straight double-digit wins in the ACC, beating Clemson 82-64 and then downing Boston College 72-61. This will be their first home game since falling to Virginia, 69-68, on February 7th.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's big game.

Wake Forest vs. Duke Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

• Wake Forest +9.5 (-110)
• Duke -9.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Wake Forest +425
• Duke -575

Total:

• 149.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Wake Forest vs. Duke Betting Trends

• Wake Forest is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games.
• Duke is 6-3 ATS in its last nine games vs. Wake Forest.
• Wake Forest is 0-10 SU in its last 10 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
• Duke is 4-2 ATS in its last six games.

Wake Forest vs. Duke Prediction and Pick

Wake Forest's record isn't a fluke, the Demon Deacons have legitimately good numbers so far this season. They rank ninth in the country in effective field goal percentage, 54th in defensive efficiency, and 36th in offensive efficiency.

If there's one weakness that Wake Forest has, it's turnovers. They rank 236th in turnovers per possession, but that shouldn't be too much of an issue tonight against a Duke team that ranks just 268th in opponent turnovers per possession.

Make no mistake about it, Duke is the more talented team, but 9.5 points is too steep for my liking. I'll take the Demon Deacons and the points.

Pick: Wake Forest +9.5

Iain is 63-57-2 (+2.63 units) with his college basketball bets this 2021-22 season. You can find his detailed record for the 2022 calendar year here.