Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 10 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/10/2026, 01:35 AM ET

The Virginia Tech Hokies face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the T. Rowe Price ACC Tournament First Round at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be televised on the ACC Network. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and expert analysis.

Hokies Enter Tournament with Balanced Play

Virginia Tech comes into the ACC Tournament with a 19-12 overall record and an 8-10 mark in conference play. The Hokies have had mixed results recently as they recently lost to Virginia 76-72, recently won over Boston College 72-63, recently lost to North Carolina 89-82, recently won over Wake Forest 82-63, and recently lost to Miami 67-66.

Virginia Tech averages 78.5 points per game while allowing 74.2 points per contest this season. The Hokies shoot 45% from the field and average 34.5 rebounds per game while also producing 14.4 assists per contest. Defensively they contribute 3.1 blocks and 6.5 steals per game.

The Hokies have shown the ability to stay competitive through balanced offensive production and steady defensive play. Their scoring average near 80 points per game gives them a strong chance to keep pressure on opposing defenses throughout the game.

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Demon Deacons Looking for Revenge

Wake Forest enters the ACC Tournament with a 16-15 overall record and a 7-11 mark in ACC play this season. The Demon Deacons have had inconsistent results recently as they recently won over California 80-73, recently lost to Virginia 75-70, recently won over Syracuse 88-83, recently lost to Boston College 68-67, and recently lost to Virginia Tech 82-63.

Wake Forest averages 78.9 points per game while allowing 76.9 points per contest this season. The Demon Deacons shoot 45% from the field and average 33.3 rebounds per game while distributing 14.3 assists per contest.

Wake Forest has relied heavily on creating defensive pressure, averaging 8.0 steals per game. That ability to force turnovers can generate extra possessions and help spark scoring runs during games.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Pick

Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Pick

Virginia Tech Hokies Moneyline

Virginia Tech already showed they can handle Wake Forest recently with an 82-63 victory, and their balanced offense and defensive efficiency give them a clear advantage in this matchup. The Hokies have been the more consistent team this season and should be able to control the pace of the game.

Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest Total Pick

Take the Over if the total is set at 150

I expect this game to feature a decent pace and plenty of scoring opportunities. Both teams average around 79 points per game and have shown they can put up points when their offense is working. With tournament intensity and offensive talent on both sides, I believe the total could push toward the over.

Final Score Prediction: Virginia Tech 80, Wake Forest 75

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