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Wake Forest vs. FSU prediction: Wake Forest favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Wake Forest vs FSU predictions for college basketball Saturday.
FSU and Wake Forest will meet in men's college basketball action at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Wake Forest as the most likely winner of the Wake Forest vs. FSU game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Wake Forest vs. FSU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Wake Forest and FSU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Wake Forest a 56% chance of beating Florida State. Our predicted final score has Wake Forest winning 81-79.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Wake Forest and Florida State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 168.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Wake Forest vs. FSU odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wake Forest | FSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+102) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o168.5 (-110) | u168.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wake Forest vs. FSU picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wake Forest -1.5 | +102 |
| Moneyline | Wake Forest | -118 |
| Total | Under 168.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 168.5 total points.
Wake Forest vs. FSU game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between FSU and Wake Forest at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wake Forest vs. Florida State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Conclusion
We predict Wake Forest, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Florida State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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