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Stanford Cardinal Favored to Win in Rematch Against Wake Forest Demon Deacons: NCAAB Prediction and Stats for Wednesday Matchup

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face off against the Stanford Cardinal in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. Their previous meeting this season resulted in a victory for Wake Forest, who beat Stanford 80-67. Stanford is currently favored to win with a betting line of -2.5. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game and check out our NCAAB picks for Wednesday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Demon Deacons +117 | Cardinal -140
• Spread: Demon Deacons +2.5 (-110) | Cardinal -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 58%.

Wake Forest vs Stanford Stats

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Wake Forest Demon Deacons recently broke a two-game losing streak with a victory over Pittsburgh. Senior guard Cameron Hildreth led the team with 24 points. The team's defense is strong, ranking second in league play in 3-point percentage and turnover percentage. Offensively, the team is ranked 299th, scoring an average of 69.43 points per game and shooting 44.06% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 65.86 points per game and rank 13th in field goal percentage allowed. Overall, Wake Forest has a power ranking of 257 and is ranked 68th in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Stanford Cardinal Analysis

The Stanford Cardinal recently saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with an 85-61 road defeat against SMU. Despite struggling against SMU's defense, the Cardinal were led by junior guard Oziyah Sellers with 19 points and senior forward Maxime Raynaud with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Jaylen Blakes missed the game due to injury. Overall, Stanford averages 76.62 points per game on offense and allows 69.76 points per game on defense. The team has a power ranking of 62 and is ranked 57th in offensive efficiency and 109th in defensive efficiency. They are currently 15-7 overall.

Jaylen Blakes' Participation in Upcoming Game Uncertain, Impact on Outcome Significant

Jaylen Blakes' availability for the upcoming game is uncertain, and his presence will heavily impact the outcome. Stanford may face challenges in ball control against Wake Forest's aggressive defense if Blakes is unable to participate. Wake Forest ranks 48th in the nation in defensive turnover percentage at 20.3%, showcasing their reliance on a strong defense. In a previous matchup, the Demon Deacons limited Maxime Raynaud to 14 points, while Stanford committed more turnovers and struggled at the foul line. Hunter Sallis scored 30 points against Stanford earlier this year, highlighting Wake Forest's offensive strategy of attacking the rim. Despite their offensive limitations, Wake Forest excels at drawing fouls and has shown strong performance in recent games. Their track record of success in both ATS and SU in past matchups indicates their strength in road contests.

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