Wake Forest Defeats Northeastern 86-73 at Home
Friday, November 28, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · LJVM Coliseum
Wake Forest Demon Deacons 86, Northeastern Huskies 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Northeastern Huskies 86-73 at LJVM Coliseum on November 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Northeastern Huskies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2400 (about 96% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons secured an 86-73 victory over the Northeastern Huskies at the LJVM Coliseum. This match highlighted Wake Forest's strong home advantage, improving their home record to 6-2 for the season. The Demon Deacons showcased their scoring prowess, averaging 80.1 points per game, and this game was no exception as they maintained their offensive momentum throughout.
Wake Forest entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 99-51 and the Memphis Tigers 69-68. Their last five games have seen them score an impressive average of 88.8 points while allowing 72.6 points. The team has demonstrated a solid home record of 5-1, indicating their strength on familiar territory. Conversely, Northeastern has struggled with an away record of 1-3, and they came into this matchup with a mixed record of 3-4 overall, including a recent win against the Duquesne Dukes 93-86.
The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, favored Wake Forest significantly, with a spread of -17.5 and a moneyline of -2400. Northeastern was listed at +1200 on the moneyline, reflecting the market's expectations of a challenging matchup for the Huskies. The total for the game was set at 154.5, indicating an anticipated high-scoring affair, which ultimately played out as Wake Forest exceeded that total on their own.
In terms of individual performances, Wake Forest's scoring was led by a balanced attack, with notable contributions from players like Myles Colvin and Xavier Abreu. The game saw several key scoring plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper by Abreu and a layup by Sebastian Akins, which helped to solidify Wake Forest's lead as the game progressed. Northeastern's Juke Harris also made significant contributions, hitting critical shots to keep the game competitive, but ultimately, the Demon Deacons maintained control.
The conditions at the LJVM Coliseum were favorable for a basketball game, with a lively crowd supporting the home team. The atmosphere undoubtedly contributed to Wake Forest's performance, as they capitalized on their home court advantage.
Overall, this game served as a testament to Wake Forest's capabilities as they continue to build on their successful season, while Northeastern will need to regroup as they look to improve their away performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WAKE -17.5 | 154.5 o -112 / u -108 | Northeastern Huskies +1200 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons -2400 |
Leaders
- PointsTre'Von Spillers17Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- AssistsNate Calmese4Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- ReboundsTre'Von Spillers10Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- PointsMiles Newton22Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsXander Alarie6Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsXander Alarie6Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Last 10: 6-4Streak W280.1 scored · 70.6 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W99-51vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 26
- W69-68at Memphis TigersNov 22
- L83-84at Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 21
- W109-75vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 16
- L84-85at Michigan WolverinesNov 11
- W81-65vs Morehead State EaglesNov 8
- W88-74vs American University EaglesNov 4
- L59-68vs North Carolina Tar HeelsMar 13
- W69-43vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsMar 8
- L60-93at Duke Blue DevilsMar 4
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172.1 scored · 71.3 allowed per game4-2 away
- W93-86at Duquesne DukesNov 22
- L57-70at Princeton TigersNov 21
- L74-85vs Vermont CatamountsNov 15
- W77-60at Harvard CrimsonNov 12
- W68-65at Colgate RaidersNov 7
- L75-76vs Boston University TerriersNov 4
- L65-70vs Hampton PiratesMar 8
- W70-68at William & Mary TribeMar 1
- W69-55vs North Carolina A&T AggiesFeb 28
- L73-78at Monmouth HawksFeb 25
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Northeastern Huskies | Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-51 | 32-58 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 10-18 | 7-23 |
| Three-point % | 56 | 30 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 22 |
| Assists | 19 | 14 |
| Steals | 10 | 14 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 40 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half42-45Cooper Schwieger made Free Throw.
- 1st Half44-45Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Xander Alarie.
- 2nd Half46-45Xander Alarie made Layup. Assisted by Youri Fritz.
- 2nd Half46-47Tre'Von Spillers made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-49Juke Harris made Layup. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
- 2nd Half46-50Juke Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-53Mekhi Mason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nate Calmese.
- 2nd Half49-53Xander Alarie made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by William Kermoury.
- 2nd Half49-55Sebastian Akins made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-55William Kermoury made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Xander Alarie.
- 2nd Half52-56Juke Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-57Juke Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-59Sebastian Akins made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-61Tre'Von Spillers made Layup. Assisted by Sebastian Akins.
- 2nd Half52-63Myles Colvin made Dunk.
- 2nd Half54-63Miles Newton made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-63Miles Newton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-65Tre'Von Spillers made Dunk. Assisted by Sebastian Akins.
- 2nd Half55-68Sebastian Akins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Juke Harris.
- 2nd Half55-70Tre'Von Spillers made Jumper.
- 2nd Half56-70Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-70Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-70Xander Alarie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-72Marqus Marion made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-73Myles Colvin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-73JB Frankel made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half63-73Youri Fritz made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half63-75Nate Calmese made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-75Mike Loughnane made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-75Mike Loughnane made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-77Tre'Von Spillers made Dunk. Assisted by Marqus Marion.
- 2nd Half65-78Juke Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-79Juke Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-79Youri Fritz made Layup. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half70-79Xavier Abreu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mike Loughnane.
- 2nd Half70-81Juke Harris made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-84Myles Colvin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre'Von Spillers.
- 2nd Half72-84Xavier Abreu made Dunk. Assisted by Miles Newton.
- 2nd Half72-86Sebastian Akins made Layup.
- 2nd Half73-86Xavier Abreu made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Wake Forest Demon Deacons, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- LJVM ColiseumWinston-Salem, NC
- Attendance6853
- OfficialsJeremy Mosier, Anthony Eades, Leslie Jones
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond