The Syracuse Orange (15-13, 6-9 ACC) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14-14, 5-10 ACC) after losing five straight road games. The Demon Deacons are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 5:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The matchup’s point total is set at 152.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.18
Wake Forest Cover -3.5 vs Syracuse -110
Wake Forest vs. Syracuse betting lines
- Wake Forest moneyline odds to win: -177
- Syracuse moneyline odds to win: +145
- Spread: Wake Forest (-3.5)
- Total: 152.5
Wake Forest statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Wake Forest has a better record against the spread at home (6-10-0) than it does on the road (2-6-0).
- The Demon Deacons have gone over the total in a higher percentage of home games (68.8%) than away games (37.5%).
- When playing at home, Wake Forest has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 9-2 (.818). When playing on the road, it is 2-1 (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Demon Deacons have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 74.8 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 78.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Wake Forest has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 80.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 76.9 it has surrendered this year.
- While the Demon Deacons are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (8.9 per game) compared to their season-long average (9.1), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (34.5% from beyond the arc over the last 10, 33.8% on the season).
Wake Forest betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 5-10-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
- O-U-P: 16-12-0 (Home: 11-5-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-4; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.8 (207th in nation) | 44.6 (198th) | 29.8 (292nd) | 31.9 (233rd) | 14.3 (150th) | 10.5 (125th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Wake Forest vs. Syracuse? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Syracuse statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Syracuse has had better results away (4-3-0) than at home (8-9-0).
- Orange games have finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 17) than away (six of seven) this season.
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Orange have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 2-2 record) than away (.200, 1-4).
Recent trends
- While the Orange are scoring 75.6 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, tallying 75.4 points per contest.
- While Syracuse is giving up 73.4 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its past 10 games, allowing 83.6 points per contest.
- The Orange are making 7.2 treys per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (7.0). That said, they have a lower shooting percentage from downtown over their previous 10 contests (32.7%) compared to their season average (33.0%).
Syracuse betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 7-10-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 10-3; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (79th in nation) | 43.6 (139th) | 31.4 (222nd) | 33.5 (321st) | 12.8 (263rd) | 10.8 (165th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
