Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Florida State Seminoles basketball team will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on January 17, 2026. Both teams have had a mixed run of form recently, with each team winning just 1 of their last 5 matches.

The Seminoles will have the home-court advantage for this game, which could potentially give them an edge over the Demon Deacons. However, the odds from bookmakers slightly favor the Wake Forest team with a 1.69 probability of an away win compared to Florida State’s 2.07 odds at home.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Seminoles have a solid defense that could pose a challenge for the Demon Deacons’ offense. On the other hand, Wake Forest will look to capitalize on their scoring abilities to secure a victory on the road.

With the matchup seemingly evenly poised, it will be interesting to see which team can execute their game plan effectively to come out on top. As with any sports event, the outcome is unpredictable, and both teams will be aiming to secure a crucial win in this NCAA College Basketball clash.

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Florida State
45%

Wake Forest
55%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Wake Forest: 0.22% Florida State: 0.18%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.05		1.7
	2		1.73
	2.1		1.73
	2.04		1.65
	2.16		1.66

Latest Results

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10.01.26 Florida State Seminoles basketball – North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – 69:113
03.01.26 Florida State Seminoles basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 87:91
30.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 79:66
22.12.25 Florida State Seminoles basketball – Jacksonville Dolphins basketball – 87:63

10.01.26 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 87:84
07.01.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – 77:81
03.01.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 81:78
31.12.25 North Carolina State Wolfpack basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 70:57
21.12.25 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Vanderbilt Commodores basketball – 67:98

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Florida State won 2.

Both teams are currently in poor form.

Wake Forest may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Florida State won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1193:1150. (average 74.6:71.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Florida State won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 573:511. (average 81.9:73).

Latest Head To Head

12.02.25 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 70:72
09.01.24 Florida State Seminoles basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 87:82
11.01.23 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 90:75
05.02.22 Florida State Seminoles basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 60:68
04.01.22 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 76:54

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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