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Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State prediction: North Carolina State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/31/2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Wake Forest vs North Carolina State predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET as Wake Forest squares off with North Carolina State in men's college basketball action at Lenovo Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts North Carolina State as the most likely winner of the Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Wake Forest and North Carolina State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives North Carolina State an 82% chance of defeating Wake Forest. Our predicted final score has North Carolina State winning 82-72.
According to our model, North Carolina State (-10.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 159.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wake Forest | North Carolina State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-115) | -10.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +440 | -550 |
| Total | o159.5 (-105) | u159.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 State -10.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Wake Forest | +440 |
| Total | Under 159.5 | -112 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is North Carolina State -10.5 at the spread.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between North Carolina State and Wake Forest at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina State, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Wake Forest on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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