Who's Playing

Wake Forest @ Florida State

Current Records: Wake Forest 18-5; Florida State 13-8

What to Know

The Florida State Seminoles and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to square off in an ACC matchup at noon ET Feb. 5 at Donald L. Tucker Center. Wake Forest will be strutting in after a win while the Seminoles will be stumbling in from a loss.

FSU was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 75-69 to the Clemson Tigers. Florida State's defeat came about despite a quality game from guard Caleb Mills, who had 16 points.

Meanwhile, the Demon Deacons strolled past the Pittsburgh Panthers with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the contest 91-75. Five players on Wake Forest scored in the double digits: forward Jake LaRavia (18), forward Dallas Walton (16), guard Alondes Williams (15), forward Isaiah Mucius (14), and guard Daivien Williamson (12).

Barring any buzzer beaters, FSU is expected to win a tight contest Saturday. But bettors beware: they are only 5-10 against the spread when favored.

FSU is now 13-8 while Wake Forest sits at 18-5. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Seminoles rank 17th in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with 9.2 on average. Less enviably, the Demon Deacons have allowed their opponents an average of 7.7 steals per game, the 26th most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Donald L. Tucker Center -- Tallahassee, Florida
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.00

Odds

The Seminoles are a slight 2-point favorite against the Demon Deacons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Seminoles as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Florida State have won six out of their last eight games against Wake Forest.

  • Jan 04, 2022 - Wake Forest 76 vs. Florida State 54
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Florida State 92 vs. Wake Forest 85
  • Jan 08, 2020 - Florida State 78 vs. Wake Forest 68
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Florida State 65 vs. Wake Forest 57
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Florida State 88 vs. Wake Forest 66
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Wake Forest 76 vs. Florida State 72
  • Dec 28, 2016 - Florida State 88 vs. Wake Forest 72
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Florida State 91 vs. Wake Forest 71

Injury Report for Florida State

  • Anthony Polite: Out (Wrist)
  • Naheem McLeod: Out (Hand)
  • Malik Osborne: Out for the Season (Ankle)

Injury Report for Wake Forest

No Injury Information