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Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh prediction: Why Pittsburgh is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/27/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Pittsburgh and Wake Forest are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Petersen Events Center on Tuesday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Pittsburgh as the most likely winner of the Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Wake Forest and Pittsburgh 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Pittsburgh a 55% chance of defeating Wake Forest. Our predicted final score has Pittsburgh winning 74-73.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Wake Forest and Pittsburgh each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 150.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wake Forest | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -115 |
| Total | o150.5 (-108) | u150.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Pittsburgh -1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Pittsburgh | -115 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 150.5 total points.
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Pittsburgh and Wake Forest at Petersen Events Center is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Petersen Events Center
Conclusion
We predict Pittsburgh, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Wake Forest on Tuesday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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