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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: John Paul Jones Arena — Charlottesville, VA

Article updated Feb 17, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, two basketball teams are set to face off in the Old Dominion in hopes of securing a victory. Wake Forest recently lost to Duke, while Virginia suffered an

Game outlook

In this content, two basketball teams are set to face off in the Old Dominion in hopes of securing a victory. Wake Forest recently lost to Duke, while Virginia suffered an upset against Pitt. Wake Forest leads the all-time series between the teams, including a win earlier this season. Virginia is favored to win by 3 points with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Demon Deacons +130 | Cavaliers -153

Spread: Demon Deacons +3 (-110) | Cavaliers -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia will win straight-up is 60%.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake Forest faced a tough loss against Duke, unable to close the gap despite battling throughout the game. They currently hold a 16-8 record overall and are ranked fourth in the ACC with an 8-5 conference record. The team struggled offensively, shooting 39.1% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc. Hunter Sallis led the team with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Demon Deacons have shown strength in scoring this season, averaging 80.3 points per game which ranks 44th in the nation. They also excel at free throws, hitting 79.9% of their attempts. Overall, Wake Forest will need contributions from multiple players to continue their success. They currently have a power ranking of 37 and are ranked 45th in offense and 145th in defense in the nation. He goes 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙩𝙤-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 & we're tied at 16❗️ 📺: @espn https://t.co/kj848BUSxU pic.twitter.com/HJRPOmkZmL

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Virginia Cavaliers Analysis

In their recent game, the Virginia Cavaliers saw their eight-game win streak come to an end with a loss to Pitt at home. Despite shooting well from the field, Virginia struggled to contain the Panthers' offense and fell behind early. Reece Beekman led the Cavaliers with 19 points in the defeat. Overall, the team averages 65.6 points per game this season and excels defensively, allowing just 58.4 points per game. Key players include Isaac McKneely, Reece Beekman, and Ryan Dunn. The Cavaliers shoot 45.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range but struggle at the free-throw line, hitting just 65.7%. The team has a power ranking of 126 and ranks 340th in offense and 3rd in defense nationally. Virginia has a record of 19-6 and are preparing to face Wake Forest next. we also v much enjoyed this play #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/wS9WoQRMw2

Virginia Looks to Avenge Loss Against Wake Forest in Home Rematch

Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses as they face off in this upcoming game. In their previous meeting this season, the Demon Deacons emerged victorious by holding the Cavaliers to just 47 points. Despite their overall success this season, Wake Forest has struggled on the road, with a record of 2-6 away from home. Virginia, on the other hand, is typically strong defensively at home, only allowing more than 60 points in two out of their 14 home games. The Cavaliers suffered their first home loss of the season against Pitt, dropping their home record to 13-1. With the support of their home crowd and solid defense, Virginia is poised to even the season series with a win in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Demon Deacons vs Cavaliers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Demon Deacons vs Cavaliers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Wake Forest Demon Deacons+137 → +125Moved
  • Moneyline · Virginia Cavaliers-168 → -147Moved
  • Spread · Wake Forest Demon Deacons+3 (-110) → +2.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Cavaliers-3 (-110) → -2.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over130.5 (-110) → 129 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under130.5 (-110) → 129 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Wake Forest Demon Deacons
18-17 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Virginia Cavaliers
30-6 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-17T11:14:14.994Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-13Virginia Cavaliers 47 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons 66
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 49-47

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 49-47 on February 17, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Virginia Cavaliers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 28-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Wake Forest Demon Deacons +2.75 (-110) spread, Wake Forest Demon Deacons covered, while the 96 combined points finished under the recorded total of 129.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · Virginia Cavaliers -3 (-110)Loss