<p>Planning on watching today's Demon Deacons and Hokies game? Catch the action at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, as the Hokies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACCN. Wake Forest is favored by -4.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 133.5 points.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Wake Forest as Away Favorites</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 13-4 on the season with an 80-67 win over Stanford on Wednesday. The Demon Deacons, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Wake Forest turned things around in the second half, outscoring Stanford 47-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Wake Forest put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, with a strong 55.3% shooting on two-pointers (26/47). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts for a 27.3% success rate.</p> <p>Hunter Sallis led the way with 30 points, shooting 70.6% overall and 60% from three-point range (3/5). Tre'Von Spillers added 18 points, hitting 8 of 10 shots, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jaylen Blakes contributed 15 points and dished out 7 assists, while Maxime Raynaud recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 26 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 3 of 11 threes, shooting 27%. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 79% clip. The Demon Deacons allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Hokies?</h3><h3>Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Virginia Tech improved to 8-9 on the season with a 79-76 win over NC State on Wednesday. The Hokies were +1 underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 45-34 at halftime, Virginia Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wolfpack 45-31. The game’s total points (155) went over the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They knocked down 11 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 50% from deep, and finished 82.4% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.</p> <p>Toibu Lawal led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7 of 10 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Jayden Taylor and Jaden Schutt each added 17 points, with Schutt hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Marcus Hill and Ben Burnham also contributed 12 points each in the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled to contain their opponent, giving up 76 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 59 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 11 threes on 22 attempts, a 50% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 82%.</p>

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