- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The Petersen Events Center will host a pivotal clash as the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-12) welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-9) this Tuesday.
In their previous matchup, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons faced Duke but fell short, losing 90-69. The Deacons recorded a field goal percentage of 40.7% (22 of 54) and were successful on 14 out of 32 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 13 for an impressive 84.6%. They secured 16 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and dished out 17 assists while forcing 8 turnovers and securing 7 steals. On defense, they allowed Duke to shoot at a rate of 50.0% (31 of 62). Duke also tallied 16 assists and 8 steals, along with 42 total rebounds (16 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Notably, Duke finished the game shooting 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 21 out of 24 attempts, while hitting 7 out of 25 three-point shots. The Demon Deacons committed 20 fouls in contrast to Duke’s 14.
Juke Harris was a standout performer, scoring 23 points on 6 of 12 shooting. He played for 38 minutes and grabbed 2 rebounds, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% and contributing 2 assists.
As they enter this contest, the Demon Deacons sport an overall record of 11-9. They average 11.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.1 personal fouls. On the boards, Wake Forest pulls down an average of 33.3 rebounds per game, complementing their total of 303 assists this season, ranking 141st in Division 1. They boast a three-point shooting percentage of 34.0% (189 of 556) and a free-throw percentage of 75.9%. Scoring 80.4 points per game, they rank 102nd in the Division 1 scoring leaders with a field goal percentage of 44.9%.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons force an average of 15.2 turnovers and commit 18.1 personal fouls. They rank 304th in Division 1 for assists allowed, conceding a total of 312 this season. Their opponents shoot 44.2% from the field (516 of 1,167) and they allow an average of 36.0 rebounds per game while limiting opponents to a 30.8% success rate from beyond the arc, ranking 257th in points allowed per game at 76.6.
In their last outing, the Pittsburgh Panthers suffered a defeat against North Carolina State, with a final score of 81-72. They allowed NC State to collect 29 rebounds (7 offensive). From beyond the arc, they shot 35.0% (7 of 20) and were effective at the free-throw line, converting 22 of 27 attempts for 81.5%. The Panthers’ opponents scored 26 of 55 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 47.3%. Overall, Pittsburgh managed only 25 of 68 from the field, a shooting rate of 36.8%. They made 11 three-pointers from 29 attempts, achieving 37.9%. In terms of fouls, NC State committed 21, which granted the Panthers 25 free-throw opportunities. Pittsburgh turned the ball over 13 times and recorded 1 steal while securing a total of 46 rebounds—25 defensive and 21 offensive.
Roman Siulepa played a crucial role for the Panthers, shooting 5 of 9 and pulling down 13 rebounds. He contributed 15 points during his 27 minutes on the court and provided 1 assist.
Pittsburgh’s current record stands at 8-12 for the season. They average 17.2 personal fouls per game and possess a free-throw shooting percentage of 66.3%. They assist 13.2 times per game (ranking 250th in college basketball) and commit 11.0 turnovers. The Panthers have accumulated 1,453 points this season, averaging 72.7 points per game, and secure 35.3 rebounds per game. Their offensive efficiency is reflected in a field goal percentage of 44.6%, placing them 229th nationally.
Defensively, Pittsburgh allows 35.1% shooting from three-point range (149 of 425) while opponents convert 76.7% of their free throw attempts. They also yield an average of 12.8 assists and 32.1 rebounds per contest, ranking them 136th and 61st respectively in college basketball. The Panthers rank 118th for points allowed per game at 71.3. They force an average of 10.9 turnovers per game, with opponents shooting 45.1% from the field, placing them 254th in this category.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Wake Forest
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