Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/10

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The game is set to start at 6:00 PM ET and will be held at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This Atlantic Coast Conference game will be broadcast on ACCN.

North Carolina, ranked #17, enters the game with a 13-2 record. They have a strong home record of 11-1. Wake Forest has a 10-6 record, with a 2-1 away record. The Tar Heels are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under is set at 151.5 points.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels
  • Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill NC
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
  • Wake Forest Spread: +10.5 (-118)
  • North Carolina Spread: -10.5 (-108)
  • Wake Forest MoneyLine: +425
  • North Carolina MoneyLine: -625
  • Over/Under: 151.5
  • Over Odds: (-115)
  • Under Odds: (-109)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have a 10-6 record this season. They have been strong at home with an 8-5 record, while their away record stands at 2-1. In their last three games, they have a 1-2 record, showing some inconsistency.

Offensively, the team averages 81.6 points per game, ranking them 107th in the nation. Their field goal percentage is 45.2, placing them at 211th. On the defensive side, they struggle with fouls, averaging 19.1 per game, which is quite high.

Juke Harris leads the team with 19.9 points per game. Myles Colvin follows with an average of 13.2 points per game. Tre’Von Spillers contributes with 11.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, adding depth to their lineup.

North Carolina Tar Heels Team Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels have shown strong performance at home this season. They have a home record of 11-1, indicating their advantage on familiar grounds. Their recent win against Florida State, 79-66, highlights their capability to secure a victory at home.

Offensively, the Tar Heels score an average of 81.3 points per game. Caleb Wilson is a key player, averaging 19.3 points per game. With a field goal percentage of 47.2, they rank well in shooting accuracy.

Defensively, they need improvement, especially in steals and blocks, where they rank low. Their rebounding game is strong, with 41.8 total rebounds per game, placing them high in the rankings. With a 13-2 record overall, they remain a competitive force in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, North Carolina is favored by 10.5 points. Wake Forest scores 81.6 points per game, while North Carolina scores 81.3 points per game. With both teams having similar scoring stats, Wake Forest at +10.5 is the pick. The projected score is North Carolina 82, Wake Forest 76, making Wake Forest cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 151.5 points. Wake Forest and North Carolina both average over 81 points per game. Both teams have decent offensive stats and average defensive stats. The projected total score is 158, so the pick is the over.