North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons predictions, Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the North Carolina Tar Heels will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the North Carolina Tar Heels’ home court. The Tar Heels, who have won 3 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to build on their recent success and secure another victory in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, the Demon Deacons have won 2 of their last 5 matches and will be aiming to upset the odds and come away with a win on the road.

In terms of form, the Tar Heels appear to have a slight edge over their opponents. However, in sports, anything can happen, and the Demon Deacons will be keen to prove their worth and potentially cause an upset. The bookmakers’ odds currently favor the Tar Heels as the home team, but as we know, upsets are not uncommon in the world of sports.

With both teams having their strengths and weaknesses, this matchup promises to be an exciting and competitive game of basketball. Fans can expect a closely contested battle between these two teams as they duke it out on the hardwood.

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North Carolina
81%		 Wake Forest
19%

Prediction (the most likely score): 81:71

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball North Carolina: 1.11% Wake Forest: 0.27%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.14 5
WilliamHill 1.14 5.5
Pinnacle 1.2 3.79
Best for US Customers 1.12 5.33

Latest Results

03.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 97:83
30.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Florida State Seminoles basketball – 79:66
22.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 99:51
20.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 70:71
16.12.25 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 77:58		 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
17.12.25 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Longwood Lancers basketball – 71:68

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Carolina won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Wake Forest may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, North Carolina is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, North Carolina won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1388:1248. (average 77.1:69.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, North Carolina won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 694:570. (average 86.8:71.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.03.25 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 59:68
    21.01.25 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 67:66
    22.01.24 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 85:64
    07.02.23 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 92:85
    04.01.23 North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 88:79

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.3 (11.11%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.4 (10.86%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.6 (5.55%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.4 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 11.2 (4.26%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.67%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13.6 (3.51%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15.2 (3.14%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.84%)

    10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23.6 (2.02%)

    11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.84%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.77%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.65%)

    14. Alabama Crimson Tide: 30.4 (1.57%)

    15. Michigan State: 32 (1.49%)

    16. Florida Gators: 33.4 (1.43%)

    17. Louisville: 34 (1.4%)

    18. Arkansas State: 34 (1.4%)

    19. Kansas Jayhawks: 35.4 (1.35%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.25%)

    21. Texas Tech: 39 (1.22%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 43 (1.11%)

    23. North Carolina: 43 (1.11%)

    24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50.2 (0.95%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 60.2 (0.79%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.64%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.6%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.54%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 90.2 (0.53%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 100.2 (0.48%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.45%)

    55. Missouri Tigers: 105.2 (0.45%)

    56. TCU: 110.2 (0.43%)

    57. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.43%)

    58. UCLA: 110.2 (0.43%)

    59. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Creighton: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    64. Virginia Tech: 130.2 (0.37%)

    65. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.37%)

    66. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Oklahoma State: 130.2 (0.37%)

    70. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    71. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    72. Wake Forest: 180.2 (0.27%)

    73. Butler Bulldogs: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Texas Longhorns: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Texas A&M: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. Boise State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Arizona State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    89. California Golden Bears: 262.75 (0.18%)

    90. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    91. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

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