Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Use Code WWWC It’s a major clash in the ACC on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Read our Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. Clemson is no longer ranked after losing back-to-back games to Virginia Tech and Duke. The Tigers are 20-6 and are still in third place in the conference. Wake Forest has won back-to-back games for the first time in a long while. The Demon Deacons are 13-12 this season with a 4-8 ACC record. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST.
Clemson trying to get off losing skid
Clemson is 20-6 overall this season. The Tigers are in third-place in the ACC with a 10-3 record. Clemson is 2.5 games back of No. 3 Duke for the top spot in the conference. After securing four straight wins, Clemson has lost back-to-back outings to Virginia Tech and Duke.
In their last game, Clemson lost 67-54 to Duke on the road on Saturday, Feb. 14. Clemson never led in the final 27 minutes of the game. The Blue Devils went on an 11-2 run, which ended the first half and into the second half that killed Clemson’s momentum. The Tigers shot 35% from the field and 25%. From behind the arc. Carter Welling led the team with 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting.
RJ Godfrey leads the team with 11.6 points per game. Dillon Hunter is passing for a team-high 3.0 assists, while Welling is grabbing 5.7 rebounds per game.
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According to KenPom, Clemson is the 33rd ranked team in the nation. They are ranked 72nd on offense and they are the 15th ranked defensive team.
Clemson is averaging 77.8 points per game, which ranks 181st in the nation. They are the 135th ranked shooting team, making 46.1% from the field. The Tigers are the 174th ranked 3-point shooting team, making 34.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, Clemson is allowing 67.3 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. The Tigers are allowing 40.5% from the field, which ranks 29th. They are the 34th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 30.6% from behind the arc.
Clemson is 16-10 against the spread this season. They are 7-2 against the spread when playing on the road. The Tigers are 13-10 against the spread when they have been favored. Clemson is 10-3 against the spread when playing ACC opponents. The under is 16-10 when Clemson has played this season. The under is 9-4 during conference games. The under is 5-4 during road games this year, too.
Wake Forest winners of back-to-back games
Wake Forest is 13-12 overall this season. The Demon Deacons are in fifth-to-last place in the ACC with a 4-8 record. They need to keep winning to avoid being left out of the conference tournament. Wake Forest is 9-6 when playing at home this season. After losing five straight games, Wake Forest has won back-to-back games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, Wake Forest defeated Stanford 68-63 at home on Saturday, Feb. 14. Wake Forest closed the game on a 13-3 run in the final three minutes of the game to come from behind and win. Wake Forest shot 42% from the field and 24% from behind the arc. Juke Harris led the team with 25 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
Harris leads the team with 21.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Nate Calmese leads the team with 4.9 assists per game.
Wake Forest is the 71st ranked team in the nation, according to KenPom. They have the 83rd ranked offense and the 73rd ranked defense.
Wake is averaging 79.7 points per game, which ranks 135th this season. They are the 188th ranked shooting team, making 45.1% from the field. The Demon Deacons are hitting 34% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 184th.
On defense, Wake Forest is allowing 77 points per game, which ranks 233rd. They are allowing 44.4% from the field, placing them 199th. The Demon Deacons are the 138th ranked 3-point defense, allowing 32.9% from behind the arc.
Wake Forest is 10-15 against the spread this season. They are 5-10 against the spread when playing at home this season. The Demon Deacons are 5-6 against the spread as an underdog. They are 4-8 against the spread when playing ACC foes. The over is 15-10 when the Demon Deacons have played this season. The over is 8-4 when Wake Forest has played conference opponents. The over is 10-5 during home games.
Clemson Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Picks
Clemson vs Wake Forest Spread Pick
- Take Clemson -2.5 (5 units)
It’s been a tough stretch for Clemson as they have lost back-to-back games. But, this is a perfect chance for them to get back into the win column. Clemson’s defense is elite as it’s ranked 15th in the country. Wake Forest’s offense will not produce at a high rate against the strength in defense. When Clemson has control of the scoreboard, they will walk the ball up and down the floor killing clock. Clemson loves to play on the road as they are 7-2 against the spread when playing away from home. The Demon Deacons have struggled at home, too. They are 5-10 against the spread in their own building.
Take Clemson to cover.
Clemson vs Wake Forest Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
Clemson’s bread and butter is defense and a slow-paced game. As the Tigers look to get back into the win column, this is how they are going to do it. Clemson is the 331st ranked fastest team in the country. They play slow and deep into shot clocks. The Tigers are also the 15th ranked defense in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 73rd on the defensive side of the ball, too. Expect few possessions and few points in the ACC game. The under is 9-4 during conference games for Clemson. The under is 5-4 during road games this year, too.
Take the under on Wednesday.
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