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The Virginia Cavaliers (25-4, 13-3 ACC) will look to build on a four-game home winning streak when they host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-14, 6-10 ACC) on March 3, 2026 at John Paul Jones Arena.
Tuesday's matchup between the Cavaliers and the Demon Deacons features the Cavaliers as double-digit 14.5-point favorites. A 148.5-point total is set for the matchup.
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Virginia vs. Wake Forest Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Arena: John Paul Jones Arena
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Virginia vs. Wake Forest Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Virginia (-14.5)
- Moneyline: Virginia (-1613), Wake Forest (+872)
- Total: 148.5 points
Pick ATS:Wake Forest (+14.5)
- Pick OU: Over (148.5)
- Prediction: Virginia 83, Wake Forest 70
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Virginia vs. Wake Forest Comparison
| Virginia Rank | Virginia Stat | Wake Forest Stat | Wake Forest Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67th | 81.2 | Points Scored | 79.1 | 105th |
| 42nd | 68.1 | Points Allowed | 77.1 | 267th |
| 39th | 16.7 | Assists | 14.4 | 143rd |
| 111th | 10.3 | Turnovers | 10.4 | 118th |
| 124th | 46.2% | Field Goal % | 45.2% | 187th |
| 12th | 39.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 44.9% | 222nd |
Virginia Key Players
- The scoring and rebounding leader for the Cavaliers is Thijs De Ridder, who accumulates 16.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
- Dallin Hall leads Virginia in assists, averaging 4.2 per game while also scoring 5.9 points per contest.
- Jacari White leads the Cavaliers in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Virginia steals leader is Chance Mallory, who averages 1.7 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Ugonna Onyenso, who compiles 2.5 rejections per contest.
Wake Forest Key Players
- Juke Harris sits atop the Demon Deacons leaderboards for both scoring and rebounding with 21.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
- Wake Forest's assist leader is Nate Calmese with 4.8 per game. Calmese also records 10.1 points per game and tacks on 2.0 rebounds per game.
- Harris is the most prolific from the three-point line for the Demon Deacons, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
- Calmese (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for Wake Forest while Tre'Von Spillers (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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