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UNC vs. Wake Forest prediction: Why North Carolina is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [2/8/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get UNC vs Wake Forest predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Sunday at 2:00 PM ET as the favored UNC takes on Wake Forest at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts North Carolina as the most likely winner of the UNC vs. Wake Forest game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
UNC vs. Wake Forest prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball game between UNC and Wake Forest 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives North Carolina a 96% chance of defeating Wake Forest.
According to our model, the 128.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
UNC vs. Wake Forest odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UNC | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -16.5 (-110) | +16.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -2083 | +1100 |
| Total | o128.5 (-110) | u128.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UNC vs. Wake Forest picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | North Carolina -16.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina | -2083 |
| Total | Under 128.5 | -110 |
According to our best women's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 128.5 total points.
UNC vs. Wake Forest game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball action between Wake Forest and UNC at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Carolina vs. Wake Forest
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat Wake Forest on Sunday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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