Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Picks and Prediction for Tuesday January 27 2026
Use Code WWWC The Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who currently sit at 11-9 overall and 2-5 in ACC play, are heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers. The Panthers have struggled this season as well, holding an 8-12 overall record and just one win in seven ACC games. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh Game Information
- January 27, 2026
- 6:00pm EST
- Peterson Events Center
- ACC Network
Pittsburgh Form & Recent Results
Pittsburgh heads into this matchup hoping to turn their luck around after a tough stretch. The Panthers are currently stuck in a three-game skid and have managed just one win in their last five games. Their most recent game, a hard-fought 81-72 loss to NC State at home on Saturday, saw Roman Siulepa lead the way with an impressive 15-point, 13-rebound performance. Nojus Indrusaitis chipped in as well, contributing 4 assists. Despite shooting 38% from the three-point line and grabbing 52 rebounds, Pittsburgh couldn't hold onto their lead, which they had for over half of the game.
Over the course of the season, Brandin Cummings has been the Panthers’ top scoring option, averaging 13.1 points per game. Cameron Corhen isn’t far behind, putting up 12.6 points per contest, and he's also Pittsburgh’s leading rebounder with 8.1 boards per game. Damarco Minor orchestrates the offense and leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game. Defensively, the Panthers have struggled recently, giving up an average of 79 points in their last five games. At home, they hold a 6-7 record, allowing opponents to score about 72.7 points per game at Petersen Events Center. Looking to bring their home record back to an even split, Pittsburgh will aim for a bounce-back performance when Wake Forest comes to town on Tuesday night.
Wake Forest Form & Recent Results
Wake Forest heads into this game hoping to turn things around, having lost their last two matchups and dropping four out of their last five games. Most recently, the Demon Deacons suffered a 90-69 defeat against Duke in Durham on Saturday. In that game, Juke Harris was a bright spot, pouring in 23 points to lead the team. Trevon Spillers contributed with three rebounds, and Nate Calmese handed out five assists. Despite the loss, Wake Forest managed to shoot an impressive 44% from beyond the arc but struggled with ball control, finishing the game with nine turnovers.
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So far this season, Juke Harris has established himself as the focal point of the Demon Deacons’ offense, leading the squad with an average of 20.6 points per game. Myles Colvin provides solid secondary scoring, chipping in with 12.5 points on average. Harris also leads the team on the boards, collecting 6.2 rebounds per game, while Calmese has been the primary playmaker, dishing out 5.2 assists per game. The Demon Deacons’ defense has been under pressure recently, allowing an average of 83.4 points over their last five games. Their record on the road sits at 1-3, during which opponents have averaged nearly 79 points per game against them. As they travel to Pittsburgh, Wake Forest will look to snap out of their slump, aiming to pick up their third ACC road win of the season and get back on track.
Key Stats
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons this season: 45% field goal percentage, 33.3 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 3.5 blocks, 9.4 steals per game
- Pittsburgh Panthers this season: 45% field goal percentage, 35.3 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 3.2 blocks, 6.7 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- PITT -1.5; O/U 148.5
Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh Picks and Prediction
Wake Forest and Pittsburgh have both had a tough time finding their footing in ACC play this season. Neither team has managed to put together many strong performances, and their struggles have been particularly glaring when it comes to defense. However, since they’re set to face off at the Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, one team will finally get a chance to break out of their slump. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Panthers win and cover the spread, 70-67.
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