Wake Forest vs Virginia Basketball Odds

The Demon Deacons will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Wake Forest and Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, March 3rd, 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 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Virginia is 99.33.
  • Away Wake Forest - Wake Forest starts this game with a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Virginia - Virginia meets Wake Forest boasting a 12-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Wake Forest currently ranks 9th (0.385) in the ACC Conference, with Virginia now standing 2nd (0.846) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Wake Forest has a 0.538 overall win percentage, with Virginia matching up with a 0.885 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Wake Forest currently possesses 14-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Virginia has tallied a 23-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Wake Forest at Virginia on March 3, 2026!

Wake Forest 14-12, Virginia 23-3 overall season standings, a magical clash.

Importance of conference records for tournament seeds, Wake Forest 5-8, Virginia 11-2.

Wake Forest with a 3-game win streak, Virginia with a 7-game win streak.

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.

Magic will be in the air as these two teams battle it out. Don't miss the excitement as Wake Forest looks to upset the home team. Tune in and witness the wizardry on the court as they fight for victory!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Wake Forest
Favorite

Virginia
Virginia has a -13.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Wake Forest has a +13.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Wake Forest is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Wake Forest
Favorite

Virginia
Virginia is the -1100 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,100 to win $100 on Virginia at BetMGM. Wake Forest is the +700 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $700 on Wake Forest. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Wake Forest vs Virginia College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

Virginia is a -13.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Wake Forest is a +13.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Wake Forest vs Virginia College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 148.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Wake Forest vs Virginia College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026?

Virginia is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Wake Forest is a +700 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Wake Forest
Virginia
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
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Underdog Wake Forest - Wake Forest bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +13.5 Wake Forest underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.

Favorite Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -13.5 Virginia favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Wake Forest at Virginia Prop Bets

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Wake Forest
Virginia
First to 5 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
+135-190Bet
Wake Forest
Virginia
First to 10 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
+175-250Bet
Wake Forest
Virginia
First to 15 Points
3/03/26 7:00pm EST
+210-300Bet
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Game to Overtime
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Yes +1600No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Wake Forest, Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#10 Virginia29-50.85316-18-215-3+20.833L1
Wake Forest17-160.51512-62-77-11+100.389L1

Wake Forest & Virginia 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.

Wake Forest Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Wake Forest YR: futures available

Virginia Championship Odds
2025-26 Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Wake Forest & Virginia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Wake Forest vs Virginia College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Wake Forest vs Virginia Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Wake Forest vs Virginia Game.

  4. 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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