Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Navy Midshipmen predictions, Mar 18, 2026

Mar 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Wake Forest

Navy Midshipmen

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The upcoming NIT matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Navy Midshipmen on March 18, 2026, promises to be an engaging contest as both teams vie for advancement. Wake Forest comes into this game with a solid record, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their offensive strategy has been effective, leveraging a balanced attack that showcases their ability to score from both inside the paint and beyond the arc.

On the other hand, Navy enters the game with impressive momentum, winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Midshipmen have demonstrated a disciplined defensive approach, often limiting their opponents’ scoring opportunities while excelling in transition play. This tactical proficiency could pose a challenge for Wake Forest, who will need to maintain their scoring efficiency against Navy’s rigorous defense.

Bookmakers have pegged Wake Forest as the favorite with odds of 1.13, reflecting confidence in their home-court advantage. The predicted final score suggests a competitive game, forecasting an 80-68 outcome in favor of the Demon Deacons. However, as with any sporting event, outcomes are never guaranteed, making this matchup intriguing for fans and bettors alike.

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Wake Forest
82.5%		 Navy
17.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 80:68

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.14 5
WilliamHill 1.13 5.5

Latest Results

11.03.26 Clemson Tigers basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 71:62
10.03.26 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 89:95 OT
07.03.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 80:73
03.03.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 75:70
28.02.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 88:83		 08.03.26 Navy Midshipmen basketball – Boston University Terriers basketball – 72:73
05.03.26 Navy Midshipmen basketball – Bucknell Bison basketball – 74:69
28.02.26 Navy Midshipmen basketball – Colgate Raiders basketball – 85:69
25.02.26 Loyola MD Greyhounds basketball – Navy Midshipmen basketball – 51:78
21.02.26 Army Black Knights basketball – Navy Midshipmen basketball – 63:81

Facts

  • Recent performances by Wake Forest have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Navy is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Navy may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Wake Forest is the clear favorite.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.

    • Standings

    Draw

    2025

    1/16-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Northern Iowa 73 : 63
    2 Oklahoma State Wichita State 89 : 79
    3 Arkansas State St. Louis Billikens 103 : 78
    4 North Texas Furman 75 : 64
    5 UC Irvine Northern Colorado 82 : 72
    6 Georgia Tech Jacksonville State 64 : 81
    7 Saint Josephs Hawks UAB 65 : 69
    8 Santa Clara UC Riverside 101 : 62
    9 Dayton Florida Atlantic 86 : 79
    10 Middle Tenn. St. Chattanooga Mocs 103 : 109
    11 Bradley North Alabama 71 : 62
    12 George Mason Samford 86 : 69
    13 San Francisco Utah Valley State 79 : 70
    14 San Jose State Loyola Chicago 70 : 73
    15 St. Bonaventure Kent State 56 : 75
    16 Stanford CS Northridge 87 : 70

    1/8-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Oklahoma State 83 : 85
    2 Arkansas State North Texas 63 : 65
    3 UC Irvine Jacksonville State 66 : 61
    4 UAB Santa Clara 88 : 84
    5 Dayton Chattanooga Mocs 72 : 87
    6 Bradley George Mason 75 : 67
    7 San Francisco Loyola Chicago 76 : 77
    8 Kent State Stanford 77 : 75

    Quarter-finals

    1 Oklahoma State North Texas 59 : 61
    2 UC Irvine UAB 81 : 77
    3 Chattanooga Mocs Bradley 67 : 65
    4 Loyola Chicago Kent State 72 : 62

    Semi-finals

    1 North Texas UC Irvine 67 : 69
    2 Chattanooga Mocs Loyola Chicago 80 : 73

    Final

    1 UC Irvine Chattanooga Mocs 84 : 85

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