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Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest prediction: Why Notre Dame is favored to win women's basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Notre Dame vs Wake Forest predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Wake Forest will square off with the favored Notre Dame in women's college basketball action at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, commencing at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Notre Dame as the most likely winner of the Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between Notre Dame and Wake Forest 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Notre Dame a 95% chance of beating Wake Forest.
According to our model, the 140.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Notre Dame 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 | Notre Dame | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -17.5 (-112) | +17.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -2778 | +1300 |
| Total | o140.5 (-110) | u140.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Notre Dame 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 | Wake Forest +17.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Wake Forest | +1300 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wake Forest +17.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between Wake Forest and Notre Dame at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Notre Dame, with a 95% win probability, will likely beat Wake Forest on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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