On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, Wake Forest will host Louisville at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, with a capacity of 12,799. The game is set to begin at 12 PM and will be broadcast on the ACC Network, with additional streaming available via the ESPN App. Fans can also tune in to the Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network or the Demon Deacons App for radio coverage. For those following live stats, Stat Broadcast will provide real-time updates.
The spread for this matchup has Wake Forest at +7.5, with a total points over/under set at 158.5. As of now, Wake finds itself rated 78 on KenPom and 70 in the NET rankings, while Louisville holds a strong position at 19 in both rankings. The game is considered a Quadrant 1 matchup, essential for both teams’ postseason aspirations. According to the KenPom prediction, Louisville is favored to win with a projected score of 82-76.
Wake Forest enters the game after a week of rest, looking to regain momentum in their quest for much-needed victories in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). With hopes of avoiding a bottom-three finish in the conference and securing a spot in the ACC Tournament, the Deacons are eager to capitalize on their home advantage. The game is crucial, especially since winning seems elusive in their recent encounters, including a loss to Louisville last season (59-72).
To pull off an upset against the Cardinals, Wake will need to sharpen its defensive efforts, particularly against the three-point shot. The Cardinals rank fourth in the nation for three-point attempts, averaging nearly 34 per game. Key players for Louisville include Ryan Conwell and Isaac McKneely, who have demonstrated their shooting prowess, together converting 37% from beyond the arc this season. In previous games against tough opponents, Wake has struggled to contain these shooters, as demonstrated by significant point totals in losses to Xavier and Virginia.
Interestingly, Louisville’s road performance has been less impressive this season, with a 2-4 record away from home. This slight edge could provide an opportunity for Wake Forest to upset the Cardinal’s rhythm if they can execute a strong defensive strategy.
With everything on the line, the Deacons are poised to take the court with determination and hope for a positive outcome. Fans will be eagerly watching as Wake seeks to turn the tide in their favor this Saturday. Go Deacs!