Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Syracuse Orange predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the Wake Forest Demon Deacons prepare to host the Syracuse Orange on February 28, 2026, both teams bring contrasting trends into this NCAA College Basketball clash. The Demon Deacons have shown solid form recently, securing 3 victories in their last 5 outings. This success can be attributed to a robust offensive strategy that leverages their home-court advantage, making them formidable opponents at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

In contrast, the Syracuse Orange enter this matchup having won only 2 of their last 5 games. While they possess a talented roster and a history of strong performances, their inconsistency has raised concerns. Defensively, Syracuse will need to tighten up to contain Wake Forest’s scoring, focusing on transition defense and limiting fast breaks.

The current bookmakers’ odds reflect Wake Forest as the favorites at 1.58, while Syracuse stands at 2.28, indicating a competitive outlook. The model prediction suggests a 58.6% chance of a home win for Wake Forest against a 41.4% likelihood for an away victory by Syracuse. With both teams vying for momentum, this matchup promises to be a critical contest for their respective seasons. As always in college basketball, surprises can occur, making this a must-watch event.

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Wake Forest
59.1%

Syracuse
40.9%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.58		2.25
	1.59		2.24
	1.57		2.35

Latest Results

25.02.26 Boston College Eagles basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 68:67
21.02.26 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 82:63
18.02.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Clemson Tigers basketball – 85:77
14.02.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Stanford Cardinal basketball – 68:63
11.02.26 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 67:83

21.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – North Carolina Tar Heels basketball – 64:77
16.02.26 Duke Blue Devils basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 101:64
14.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – 79:78
11.02.26 Syracuse Orange basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 107:100 OT
07.02.26 Virginia Cavaliers basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 72:59

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wake Forest 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.

Wake Forest could have a small edge in this match.

We predict that Wake Forest will win today’s game, with odds of 1.58.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Wake Forest won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1074:1144. (average 71.6:76.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Wake Forest won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 415:440. (average 69.2:73.3).

Latest Head To Head

31.12.24 Syracuse Orange basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 71:81
03.02.24 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 99:70
08.03.23 Syracuse Orange basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 74:77
04.03.23 Syracuse Orange basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 72:63
29.01.22 Syracuse Orange basketball – Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – 94:72

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (13.21%)

2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (13.21%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.2 (12.06%)

4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.65 (11.1%)

5. Houston Cougars: 10.1 (6.21%)

6. Florida Gators: 11.8 (5.32%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (5.06%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 14.8 (4.24%)

9. Iowa State: 15 (4.18%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.32%)

11. Purdue Boilermakers: 27 (2.32%)

12. Michigan State: 41 (1.53%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.53%)

14. Arkansas State: 41 (1.53%)

15. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.44%)

16. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (0.94%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (0.94%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (0.94%)

19. Louisville: 67 (0.94%)

20. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (0.94%)

21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (0.94%)

22. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.77%)

23. North Carolina: 81 (0.77%)

24. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.5%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.5%)

26. Brigham Young: 126 (0.5%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.5%)

28. Texas Tech: 151 (0.42%)

29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.42%)

30. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.42%)

31. NC State: 151 (0.42%)

32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.31%)

33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.31%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.25%)

35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.25%)

36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.25%)

37. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.25%)

38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.25%)

39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.25%)

40. UCLA: 251 (0.25%)

41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.18%)

42. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.18%)

43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.18%)

44. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)

45. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)

46. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)

47. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.08%)

48. Santa Clara: 751 (0.08%)

49. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.08%)

50. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

51. Virginia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.06%)

53. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

54. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

55. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

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