Wake Forest at West Virginia — Picks & Prediction for Saturday, December 6, 2025
The Demon Deacons head to Charleston to face the Mountaineers at the Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Analysis
Wake Forest remains a dangerous two-way team, blending perimeter firepower and solid guard play. Their roster has multiple contributors which helps them stay competitive even when matchups are tough.
Team Strengths and Stats
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Leading scorer: Juke Harris, at about 19.6 PPG, with shooting efficiency (FG% above 50 %) and reliable 3-point shooting.
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Playmaking and defense: The Deacons average around 16.6 assists/game, and they do force turnovers — a combination that helps generate transition chances.
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Risks and Challenges
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Consistency on the road: Wake Forest has been better at home; away / neutral site games require disciplined shot selection and execution.
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Physicality and size: West Virginia will likely try to slow pace, crash boards, and challenge Wake’s perimeter-heavy offense.
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Guarding the arc: If their 3-point shooters get too many open looks, this game could get out of hand if Deacons don’t convert.
West Virginia Mountaineers Analysis
West Virginia brings defensive toughness and a mix of scoring options — a formula that could give them the edge in this neutral-site showdown.
Team Strengths and Stats
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Scoring defense and tempo control: The Mountaineers recently rolled to a blowout vs Coppin State allowing only 49 points while dominating the boards and controlling transition.
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Balanced scoring and recent rhythm: Guards like Honor Huff (≈ 15.8 PPG) and contributors from wings and forwards give them scoring depth and versatility.
Risks and Challenges
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Guarding transition and perimeter: Wake Forest’s pace and shooting could expose West Virginia’s defense if they lose focus or fail to close out on shooters.
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Need for offensive efficiency: If their shots don’t fall, pressure may mount — making rebounding and defense even more critical.
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Discipline on offense: Avoiding turnovers and making smart decisions will matter, especially against a team that can hit threes and run with speed.
Standout Players & Key Matchups
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Wake Forest
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Juke Harris — As primary scorer and perimeter threat, his shooting and decision-making will set the offensive tone.
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Supporting backcourt and wings — their perimeter play will test West Virginia’s defensive discipline especially from outside
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West Virginia
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Honor Huff — lead guard scorer, must manage tempo and create shots while defending Wake’s backcourt pressure.
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Front-court & defensive role-players — rebounding, contesting shots, and maintaining defensive positioning will be key to limit Wake’s penetration and second-chance points
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Wake Forest vs West Virginia Prediction Reasoning
This feels like a toss-up: Wake Forest brings scoring and guard play but West Virginia has the defensive resolve and home-state support (neutral site but local). The advantage likely hinges on which team establishes tempo early. If West Virginia controls boards and limits transition points, they have a solid chance — but if Wake Forest gets hot from outside and hits early, they could lead comfortably. We lean toward West Virginia grinding out a win by exploiting size and pace control late. Betting on sports and on West Virginia is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Wake Forest with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on West Virginia vs Wake Forest you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
Final Score Projection: West Virginia 78, Wake Forest 71
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