The Demon Deacons will play the Seminoles on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Wake Forest and Florida State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Wake Forest currently has a 92.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Florida State is 90.00.
- Away Wake Forest - Wake Forest starts this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Florida State - Florida State meets Wake Forest boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Wake Forest currently ranks 7th (0.250) in the ACC Conference, with Florida State now standing 9th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Wake Forest has a 0.588 overall win percentage, with Florida State matching up with a 0.412 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Wake Forest currently possesses 10-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Florida State has tallied a 7-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Wake Forest faces Florida State in a magical showdown.
The Deamon Deacons have a 10-7 record, while the Seminoles stand at 7-10. Conference records are crucial, as they determine tournament seeds. Wake Forest is 1-3 in the ACC, while Florida State is 0-4.
Both teams are on losing streaks, adding extra intensity to the game. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So grab your wands and prepare for a thrilling battle on the court. May the best wizard prevail!
Best Demon Deacons at Seminoles Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Wake Forest is a -1.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Florida State is a +1.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 166.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 166.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Wake Forest is a -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Florida State is a -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Wake Forest
Florida State
1/17/26 6:00pm EST | -1.5 -102+1.5 -118 |
Underdog Florida State - Florida State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +1.5 Florida State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Wake Forest - Wake Forest bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -1.5 Wake Forest favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Wake Forest at Florida State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Wake Forest
Florida State
First to 5 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST | -118-118Bet |
Wake Forest
Florida State
First to 10 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST | -118-118Bet |
Wake Forest
Florida State
First to 15 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST | -118-118Bet |
Wake Forest
Florida State
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 6:00pm EST | Yes +750No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Wake Forest | 14-12 | 0.538 | 10-6 | 2-4 | 5-8 | +7.5 | 0.385 | W3 |
| Florida State | 13-13 | 0.500 | 10-5 | 3-5 | 6-7 | +6.5 | 0.462 | W2 |
Wake Forest & Florida State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Wake Forest & Florida State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Wake Forest vs Florida State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Wake Forest vs Florida State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Wake Forest vs Florida State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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