Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/21/2026, 03:30 AM ET

Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Information

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be on the road Saturday afternoon, facing the Virginia Tech Hokies at 12:00 PM in Blacksburg, VA. Wake Forest has fourteen wins and 12 losses thus far this season, riding a three-game winning streak into this matchup after an 8-point home victory against Clemson. The Virginia Tech Hokies returned home Saturday with 17 wins and 10 losses this season, having dropped four of the last five, including two in a row after a narrow one-point road loss to Miami. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Wake Forest Preview

The Wake Forest offense has been solid enough this season every 79.9 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Wake Forest is allowing 77 points per game this season and has given up an average of 69 points per game during their current three-game winning streak. Juke Harris leads the Wake Forest offense this season with 21.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Myles Colvin is second on the team with 12.1 points. Tre’Von Spillers averages 11 points per game. Nate Calmese averages 10.4 points to go along with the team-leading 4.9 assists per game.

Virginia Tech Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies have averaged 17.7 points on 45% from the floor this season, but have scored only 66.5 points per game over the last four losses. Defensively, the Hokies are allowing 74.4 points per game this season, and they've given up an average of 78.25 points per game over their last four losses. Amani Hansberry leads Virginia Tech this season, averaging 14.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Ben Hammond is second on the team, averaging 12.6 points, while Tobi Lawal averages a fourth-best 11.6 points per game. Neoklis Avdalas averages 11.9 points, along with a team-leading 4.8 assists.

Wake Forest Virginia Tech Prediction

Both teams have been up and down thus far this season, but Wake Forest comes into this matchup playing the better basketball. Virginia Tech should do the job to get the win on Saturday, but the Demon Deacons will keep things close. Right back-and-forth conference affair as each team pursues the victory. Take the Wake Forest demon deacons to get the cover on the road, but Virginia Tech should end their losing streak with a win at home. Final Score Prediction, Virginia Tech Hokies win, but the Wake Forest Demon Deacons cover 74-68.

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