Wake Forest @ Duke, NCAAB Prediction, FREE Pick
- ShaunHogan
- Mar 3
- 2 min read

Wake Forest Demon Deacons - Duke Blue Devils , 7:00PM EST 3-3-25
Duke enters this matchup as a 19.5-point favorite, and the Blue Devils have consistently dominated in similar situations. Since February 1, Duke has been favored by 17 or more points five times, covering in four of those games. Additionally, they have won their last three home games by 20+ points, showcasing their ability to extend leads against weaker opponents. At Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke has been nearly unstoppable, outscoring opponents by 71 points over their last two games in Durham.
Wake Forest, on the other hand, faces several disadvantages that make it difficult to stay within the spread. The Demon Deacons struggle from three-point range, shooting just 28.6% from beyond the arc, which ranks 357th in NCAA-I. Without consistent perimeter shooting, they lack the ability to go on extended scoring runs, making it harder to close large gaps against an explosive Duke offense. Additionally, Wake Forest is not a strong rebounding team, meaning they won’t be able to generate second-chance points to keep pace.

Duke also matches up well defensively, particularly in limiting free-throw opportunities, which is typically a strength for Wake Forest. Given the Blue Devils’ high-scoring ability, dominant home-court performance, and Wake Forest’s inability to exploit weaknesses, Duke is well-positioned to cover the 19.5-point spread and continue their strong play in the ACC. Lock it in.
PICK- DUKE-19.5 15*
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