Thu Feb 27 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Wake Forest Looks to Bounce Back Against Virginia at Home

**Winston-Salem, NC** – The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men’s basketball team (KenPom 69, NET 64) aims to recover from a weekend loss when they host the Virginia Cavaliers (KenPom 103, NET 103) tonight at 9 PM ET in the LJVM Coliseum. The game will be broadcast on the Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network and the Demon Deacons app.

Despite their recent setback against NC State, the Deacs are favored (78% win probability according to ESPN) in tonight’s matchup. KenPom predicts a 68-60 victory for Wake Forest. This is a crucial game for the Deacons, who need to win most of their remaining home games to bolster their NCAA tournament hopes.

While Virginia boasts one of the nation’s best 3-point shooting teams, with four players exceeding 39% from beyond the arc, their overall offense is relatively weak, averaging the fewest points per game in the ACC. The Deacons’ defensive focus will need to be on Isaac McKneely, the ACC’s leading 3-point shooter (42%, over 3 3-pointers per game). Limiting McKneely and the Cavaliers’ outside shooting will be key to a Wake Forest victory.

The two teams last met in 2024, with Virginia winning a close contest 49-47. Fans can follow the game on Twitter via @WakeMBB, @BloggerSoDear, @EssexThayer7, @Les_Johns, and @ConorONeill_DI.

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