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Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions

January 7 07:00 PM (Final)
ESPNU Lawrence Joel Coliseum

Hurricanes vs. Demon Deacons Matchup Overview

The Miami Hurricanes visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on January 7th, 2026 at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:00 pm. Check out the latest betting odds, including moneyline, spread, and over-under, using The Edge AI sports betting tool for the best bets. Miami holds a solid 12-2 record, while Wake Forest is 10-5, making this matchup intriguing as both teams look to improve their standings. Malik Reneau leads the Hurricanes with impressive averages of 20.93 points and 6.79 rebounds per game, shooting 59.40% from the field. Tre Donaldson and Shelton Henderson also contribute significantly to Miami’s offense. For the Demon Deacons, Juke Harris is the standout player, averaging 19.40 points and 6.60 rebounds per game, with a 44.20% shooting percentage. Myles Colvin and Tre’Von Spillers add depth to Wake Forest’s scoring. However, both teams face injury concerns: Marcus Allen is out for Miami, while both Jordyn Kee and Isaac Carr are questionable. Recent history favors Wake Forest, having won their last two matchups against Miami, which could add to their confidence heading into this game.

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Venue: Lawrence Joel Coliseum

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+1.5 (-115 BetMGM Sportsbook)), Demon Deacons -1.5 (-1.5 (-105 BetMGM Sportsbook))
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.0 (-110/-110) (Over 156.5 (-110 BetMGM Sportsbook), Under 156.5 (-110 BetMGM Sportsbook))
  • Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes +104 (+104 (BetMGM Sportsbook)), Demon Deacons -125 (-125 (BetMGM Sportsbook))

Edge AI Win Probabilities

After 1,000 simulations, our model gives the Hurricanes a win probability of 47%, while the Demon Deacons have a win probability of 53%

Projected Final Score

Our Edge AI predicts a final score of Wake Forest 74-71 Miami with a confidence score of 65%. These projections are based on 1,000 simulations and hundreds of data points, ensuring you have the most accurate predictions to inform your betting strategy.

Point Spread
Final Score
81
77
Confidence Level: 72.1%

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Over/Under
Final Score
81
77
Confidence Level: 58.7%

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Moneyline
Final Score
81
77
Confidence Level: 65.4%

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Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Moneyline

The Miami Hurricanes, with a solid 12-2 record, face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum. The current moneyline odds suggest a slight advantage for Wake Forest at home, but Miami’s recent form and key player Malik Reneau’s scoring ability could make this matchup tighter than expected.

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Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Point Spread

The Miami Hurricanes, with a strong away record of 12-2, face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum. While Miami’s Malik Reneau leads the charge, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris could challenge the Hurricanes’ defense. The point spread is tight, and both teams will need to capitalize on scoring opportunities to cover.

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Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Over/Under

The Miami Hurricanes and Wake Forest Demon Deacons have shown solid offensive capabilities, averaging over 150 points combined in their recent matchups. However, both teams have faced challenges on the defensive end, which could impact the total score. Key player performances and shooting efficiency will be crucial in determining if this game hits the Over or Under.

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RESULT
LOSE 69-79
DATE
03/22
SPREAD
+7.5
O/U
u148.5
RESULT
WIN 66-80
DATE
03/20
SPREAD
-2.5
O/U
u150.5
RESULT
LOSE 62-84
DATE
03/13
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o144.5
RESULT
WIN 73-78
DATE
03/12
SPREAD
+1.0
O/U
u156.5
RESULT
LOSE 92-89
DATE
03/07
SPREAD
+1.5
O/U
o156.5
RESULT
LOSE 78-75
DATE
03/22
SPREAD
-7.5
O/U
o149.5
RESULT
WIN 72-82
DATE
03/18
SPREAD
-11.5
O/U
o147.5
RESULT
LOSE 62-71
DATE
03/11
SPREAD
+5.5
O/U
u141.5
RESULT
WIN 95-89
DATE
03/10
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
o151.5
RESULT
WIN 73-80
DATE
03/07
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
o151.5
WHO WON
Hurricanes logo MIA
RESULT
81-77
DATE
01/07
WHO WON
Demon Deacons logo WAKE
RESULT
88-78
DATE
01/11
WHO WON
Demon Deacons logo WAKE
RESULT
82-86
DATE
01/06

BOX SCORE: NCAAB TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

2.5
Points Per Game
2.4
1.5
Field Goal Percentage
1.4
1.7
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
1.6
1.1
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
1.0
2.1
Free Throw Percentage
2.3
12.2
Offensive Rebounds Per Game
10.1
25.1
Defensive Rebounds Per Game
23.1
16
Assists
14
0.1
Blocked Shots Per Game
0.1
11.0
Turnovers Per Game
10.6
STARTERS
MIN
REB
AST
PTS
675:00
79.00
62.00
180.00
250:00
14.00
28.00
99.00
1015:00
159.00
66.00
451.00
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REB
AST
PTS
370:00
80.00
33.00
106.00
269:00
37.00
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