Miami Hurricanes Edge Wake Forest in Close Contest
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · LJVM Coliseum
Miami Hurricanes 81, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Miami Hurricanes beat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 81-77 at LJVM Coliseum on January 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Miami Hurricanes defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 81-77 at the LJVM Coliseum. This game showcased the contrasting recent forms of both teams, with Miami riding a seven-game winning streak and Wake Forest looking to solidify its position at home.
Entering this game, Miami held a strong away record of 13-2, while Wake Forest had a home record of 10-6. The Hurricanes' recent performance was impressive, having won nine of their last ten games, averaging 88.2 points scored and allowing just 67.6 points. In contrast, Wake Forest had a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings, scoring an average of 78.4 points while allowing 73.1.
At home, Wake Forest had a record of 5-2, but they faced a formidable opponent in Miami, who boasted a 2-0 record in away games this season. The two teams had met once before in the current season, with Miami winning that encounter 88-78.
The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings setting the odds at Wake Forest -1.5, indicating a close matchup. The total points line was set at 157.5, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring affair.
The game conditions were conducive to scoring, and both teams took advantage of this. Miami's Juke Harris played a pivotal role, hitting a crucial 25-foot three-point jumper that tied the game at 75 in the second half. This was part of a series of scoring plays that kept the game close until the final moments.
As the game progressed, Miami's Malik Reneau and Juke Harris made key free throws that helped maintain their lead. Wake Forest fought back, but ultimately fell short, unable to overcome the Hurricanes' late-game execution. The final score of 81-77 reflected the competitive spirit of both teams, with Miami continuing their strong form as they look ahead in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WAKE -1.5 | 157.5 o -108 / u -112 | Miami Hurricanes -108 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons -112 |
Leaders
- PointsJuke Harris28Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- AssistsNate Calmese4Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- ReboundsTre'Von Spillers8Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- PointsTre Donaldson21Miami Hurricanes
- AssistsTre Donaldson6Miami Hurricanes
- ReboundsErnest Udeh Jr.13Miami Hurricanes
Recent form
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.4 scored · 73.1 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W81-78vs Virginia Tech HokiesJan 3
- L57-70at NC State WolfpackDec 31
- L67-98vs Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 21
- W71-68vs Longwood LancersDec 18
- W111-73vs Queens University RoyalsDec 14
- W75-66at West Virginia MountaineersDec 6
- L68-86vs Oklahoma SoonersDec 3
- W86-73vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 28
- W99-51vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 26
- W69-68at Memphis TigersNov 22
Miami Hurricanes
Last 10: 9-1Streak W788.2 scored · 67.6 allowed per game2-0 away
- W76-69vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 31
- W105-67vs North Florida OspreysDec 21
- W98-81vs Florida International PanthersDec 17
- W104-79vs UL Monroe WarhawksDec 13
- W88-64vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 6
- W75-66at Ole Miss RebelsDec 3
- W78-65at Georgetown HoyasNov 29
- L62-72vs BYU CougarsNov 27
- W97-41vs Delaware State HornetsNov 23
- W99-72vs Elon PhoenixNov 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Miami Hurricanes | Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-54 | 28-54 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 4-18 | 11-21 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 52 |
| Free throws | 23-30 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 20 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 16 |
| Assists | 15 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 20 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 15 | 15 |
| Time in front | 32 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-50Nate Calmese makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-50Dante Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Timotej Malovec makes 22-foot three point jumper (Noam Dovrat assists)
- 2nd Half53-53Juke Harris makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sebastian Akins assists)
- 2nd Half55-53Malik Reneau makes layup (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Sebastian Akins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-55Sebastian Akins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-55Malik Reneau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Malik Reneau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-57Juke Harris makes layup (Tre'Von Spillers assists)
- 2nd Half57-58Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-58Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-58Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Tre Donaldson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-60Sebastian Akins makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-60Ernest Udeh Jr. makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Tre Donaldson assists)
- 2nd Half63-61Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-62Ernest Udeh Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Ernest Udeh Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-64Juke Harris makes 1-foot dunk (Sebastian Akins assists)
- 2nd Half65-66Sebastian Akins makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half65-68Nate Calmese makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half65-70Juke Harris makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-70Tre Donaldson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Reneau assists)
- 2nd Half69-70Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-70Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-70Tru Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-70Tru Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half74-70Tru Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-70Tru Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-72Juke Harris makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot (Tre'Von Spillers assists)
- 2nd Half75-75Juke Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Myles Colvin assists)
- 2nd Half76-75Malik Reneau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-76Juke Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-77Juke Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-77Malik Reneau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-77Shelton Henderson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half80-77Tre Donaldson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-77Tre Donaldson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons, below favours Miami Hurricanes.
Venue
- LJVM ColiseumWinston-Salem, NC
- Attendance7869
- OfficialsA.J. Desai, Tony Henderson, Tommy Morrissey
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