Wake Forest vs. NC State odds, prediction: 2025 men's college basketball picks from proven model

A pair of 9-4 teams will begin ACC play on Wednesday as the Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit the NC State Wolfpack. Wake Forest is coming off a 98-67 loss to Vanderbilt on Dec. 21, while on that same day, NC State defeated Ole Miss, 76-62. The teams split their two matchups last season, with the home team winning each game.

Tipoff is at noon ET from the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack are 9.5-point favorites per the latest NC State vs. Wake Forest odds, while the over/under for total points is 160.5.

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