Match Analysis: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Campbell Fighting Camels – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: November 26, 2025
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem
Game Overview
Campbell Fighting Camels (3-3, 0-3 away) travel to face Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-2, 3-0 home) in an ACC Network Extra matchup. Wake Forest enters as a heavy favorite with a dominant home record and superior overall performance metrics. Campbell struggles on the road and has shown inconsistency throughout the season, while Wake Forest has demonstrated strong home court advantage with three consecutive home victories.
Key Factors to Consider
- Wake Forest holds a significant advantage with a 4-2 record compared to Campbell's 3-3 mark. The Demon Deacons average 85.7 points per game with 43.5% field goal shooting and 71.4% free throw accuracy. Campbell averages 80.7 points per game with 45.4% field goal shooting but only 29.3% from three-point range (34 of 116). Wake Forest's defensive rebounding (25.3 per game) and overall rebounding (40.0 per game) significantly exceed Campbell's averages. Wake Forest's recent 69-68 victory over Memphis demonstrates clutch performance, while Campbell has struggled against ranked opponents, losing to UNC 81-97 and Duke 60-93.
- No direct head-to-head history is available in the provided data. However, Campbell's 0-3 away record versus Wake Forest's 3-0 home record suggests a stark difference in performance depending on venue. Wake Forest's home court dominance is a critical factor.
- No specific injury information is provided in the available data.
- Wake Forest benefits from home court advantage at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where they are 3-0 this season. Campbell is 0-3 on the road, indicating significant travel and venue challenges. The late night start time (12:00 AM UTC / early morning on November 26) may favor neither team specifically but could affect performance.
- Wake Forest seeks to maintain home dominance and build momentum after a close win against Memphis. Campbell faces pressure to break their 0-3 away record and compete against an ACC opponent. Wake Forest's superior record and home success provide psychological advantage.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Campbell +1280 | Wake Forest -3500 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | β β β β β 92% |
| Spread | Campbell +17.5 -110 | Wake Forest -17.5 -110 | Wake Forest -17.5 | β β β β β 78% |
| Over/under | Over 156.5 -115 | Under 156.5 -105 | Under 156.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wake Forest Demon Deacons -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 156.5 9% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 156.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Wake Forest Demon Deacons are strongly favored to win this matchup. The combination of a superior overall record, dominant home court performance (3-0), better offensive efficiency, superior rebounding, and Campbell's 0-3 away record creates a compelling case for a Wake Forest victory. Campbell would need exceptional shooting performance and defensive effort to overcome Wake Forest's advantages. Expect Wake Forest to win by double digits.
Predicted Score: Wake Forest 81, Campbell 62 (Wake Forest wins by 19)