Sun Jan 26 03:00:00 IST 2025: **Wake Forest Faces Goliath: Underdogs Take on Top-Ranked Duke**

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Wake Forest Demon Deacons face a daunting challenge this Saturday, January 25th, at 4:30 PM, as they host the number one ranked Duke Blue Devils at the LJVM Coliseum. Riding a six-game winning streak, the Deacons (KenPom 75, NET 76) are massive underdogs against Duke (KenPom 1, NET 2), a team predicted by KenPom to win by a comfortable margin (72-59).

The Blue Devils boast an incredibly potent offense (ranked 4th nationally by KenPom) and an equally formidable defense (2nd). Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg, a projected top NBA draft pick, leads the charge, averaging 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in ACC play, while shooting an impressive 59% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Adding to Wake Forest’s challenge, three other Duke players shoot over 40% from beyond the arc in conference games.

Wake Forest will need a near-perfect performance, especially on the defensive end, to pull off the upset. The Deacons’ chances, according to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, stand at a mere 12%. The game will be broadcast on the Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network and the Demon Deacons app. Follow the action on Twitter via @WakeMBB, @BloggerSoDear, @EssexThayer7, @Les_Johns, and @ConorONeill_DI.

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