Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech Pick & Prediction for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

By: Ricky Mackenzie Published 02/11/2026, 03:00 AM ET

Wake Forest Preview

Wake Forest comes into this matchup looking to steady itself against a Georgia Tech side that is clearly trending in the wrong direction. Get our free College Basketball Picks all season long! The Demon Deacons have been inconsistent this season, but they remain more structured offensively and far more reliable in half-court situations.

Georgia Tech Preview

Georgia Tech is riding a five-game losing streak and is coming off a brutal 95-72 loss to Stanford that exposed several ongoing issues. The Yellow Jackets were overwhelmed defensively, especially in the paint, and failed to rotate or recover when Stanford attacked off the bounce.

Wake Forest vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Offensively, Georgia Tech continues to have problems creating clean looks once their first option is taken away. Too many possessions end with rushed jump shots or forced attempts late in the shot clock. When they are unable to get out in transition, the Yellow Jackets often look stagnant, which plays directly into Wake Forest’s preference for a controlled, half-court game.

Wake Forest should be able to exploit Georgia Tech’s interior issues by attacking downhill and forcing help defense. Drawing fouls and getting to the line will be key, especially with Georgia Tech lacking depth up front. Defensively, staying disciplined and limiting second-chance points should be enough to keep control throughout the night.

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Home court may give Georgia Tech an early burst of energy, but sustaining it for forty minutes has been a major problem during this skid. Wake Forest’s experience, patience, and slightly deeper rotation should allow them to weather any early run and gradually take control in the second half. Final Score Prediction, Wake Forest wins 82-74

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