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Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State prediction: North Carolina State favored to win NCAAW matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Wake Forest vs North Carolina State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
North Carolina State and Wake Forest will meet in the women's college basketball at Reynolds Coliseum on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects North Carolina State as the most likely winner of the Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Wake Forest and North Carolina State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives North Carolina State a 98% chance of defeating Wake Forest.
According to our model, the 139.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wake Forest | North Carolina State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +23.5 (-110) | -23.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | o139.5 (-110) | u139.5 (-110) |
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 predictions 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 | Wake Forest +23.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina State | -10000 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 139.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Wake Forest at Reynolds Coliseum is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Reynolds Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina State, with a 98% win probability, will likely beat Wake Forest on Thursday.
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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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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