NC State vs Wake Forest

League: NCAAB | Date: 2025-12-31 12:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-12-31 08:40 AM EST

NC State vs Wake Forest on 2025-12-31

Game Times

ET: 12:00 PM
CT: 11:00 AM
MT: 10:00 AM
PT: 9:00 AM
AKT: 8:00 AM
HST: 6:00 AM

💸 Public Bets
NC State 70% / Wake Forest 30%

💰 Money Distribution
NC State 45% / Wake Forest 55%

💹 Market Alignment
Divergent

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at NC State -10 but has ticked down to -9.5 amid sharp action on the underdog, despite heavy public backing for the favorite.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3% EV on NC State spread due to home efficiency advantages and Wake Forest’s road struggles, offset slightly by Deng’s absence; total shows marginal value on over from tempo mismatch.

💰 Best Bet #1 NC State / Spread / -9.5 at -110 / 58% / NC State’s superior adjusted offensive efficiency (115.2) against Wake Forest’s middling defense (108.4 allowed) supports covering, bolstered by home-court edge in ACC openers.
💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 158.5 at -110 / 54% / Both teams play above-average tempo (NC State 71.2, Wake 69.8 possessions), with recent games averaging 162 combined points; injuries minimally impact scoring output.
💰 Best Bet #3 NC State / Moneyline / -420 / 76% / Dominant home form (8-1 ATS in last 9) and Wake Forest’s 2-7 road record in conference tilt probabilities heavily toward the Wolfpack.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for NC State | 76% |
| Win % for Wake Forest | 22% |
| Tie % | 2% |
| Spread Cover % for NC State (-9.5) | 58% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 54% / Under: 46% |
| Average Total Points | 161.2 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [2.1, 18.4] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment heavily favors NC State, but divergent money flow suggests sharp resistance, creating value on the favorite’s spread when paired with NC State’s home dominance and Wake Forest’s defensive lapses (allowing 78.6 PPG on road). Follow the public here as metrics align with the line without clear overvaluation. Overall game scoring outlook points to a moderate-paced affair pushing over the total, driven by NC State’s efficient offense (112.4 efficiency rating) clashing with Wake Forest’s turnover-prone defense (18.2% rate).

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with NC State — strong home metrics and form provide the highest probability edge despite slight sharp lean to underdog.

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