The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are set to face off in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup, with both teams seeking to end their respective 3-game losing streaks. Wake Forest, boasting a 11-12 overall record and 2-8 conference mark, is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble, while Georgia Tech, with an 11-13 overall record and 2-9 conference record, is in dire need of quality wins to build a tournament resume. The Demon Deacons' 0-8 Quad 1 record is a major concern, but their 3-4 Quad 2 mark offers some hope, with 67% of their remaining games falling in Quad 2 or 3, including this matchup against Georgia Tech, which is classified as a Quad 2 game for the Yellow Jackets and a Quad 3 game for Wake Forest.
Georgia Tech Has Struggled Against Top-100 Opponents, Boasting a 1-11 Record
The game is scheduled to take place on February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at the McCamish Pavilion, with television coverage available on ACC Network.
Wake Forest has struggled to find consistency this season, with a 2-8 record in conference play and a 0-8 mark against Quad 1 opponents. However, their 3-4 record in Quad 2 games offers some promise, and they have performed well in Quad 4 games, boasting a 7-0 record. The Demon Deacons' NET ranking of 67 is a reflection of their competitive schedule, but they need to start securing quality wins to solidify their tournament position. With an average of 74.5 points per game, Wake Forest's offense has been a bright spot, but their defense has allowed 73.2 points per contest, resulting in a narrow +1.3 point differential.
Key Matchups
Georgia Tech, on the other hand, has had a difficult season, with a 2-9 record in conference play and a 1-8 mark against Quad 1 opponents. The Yellow Jackets have also struggled in Quad 2 games, with a 0-1 record, but have fared well in Quad 4 games, boasting an 8-0 mark. Georgia Tech's NET ranking of 151 is a major concern, and they need to start securing quality wins to build a tournament resume. The Yellow Jackets have averaged 71.4 points per game, while allowing 72.1 points per contest, resulting in a -0.7 point differential. With 55% of their remaining games falling in Quad 1 or 2, including this matchup against Wake Forest, Georgia Tech has opportunities to improve their tournament standing.
The matchup between Wake Forest and Georgia Tech will be a clash of styles, with the Demon Deacons' fast-paced offense, averaging 74.5 points per game, facing off against the Yellow Jackets' more methodical approach, averaging 71.4 points per game. Wake Forest's offense has been fueled by their 45.1% field goal percentage, while Georgia Tech's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field. The Yellow Jackets' 34.5% three-point shooting has been a major concern, and they must improve in this area to keep pace with Wake Forest's 36.2% three-point mark. With a predicted over/under of 159.5 points, this game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, and the team that can establish their tempo will likely emerge victorious.
CHD Scout Prediction
Wake Forest
77
Georgia Tech
77
For Wake Forest, players like Tyree Appleby, who is averaging 17.1 points and 4.5 assists per game, matters in this matchup. Appleby has been on a hot streak, scoring 20+ points in 3 of his last 5 games, including a 25-point outing against NC State. On the other hand, Georgia Tech will rely on players like Miles Kelly, who is averaging 14.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Kelly has been cold of late, scoring in single digits in 2 of his last 3 games, but he has the potential to break out against Wake Forest's defense, which has allowed 73.2 points per contest.
Tournament Stakes
According to the CHD Scout prediction, Wake Forest is favored to win by 0.4 points, with a 51.4% win probability. However, Georgia Tech has a 48.6% chance of emerging victorious, making this a closely contested matchup. The predicted score of 77-77 reflects the high-scoring nature of this game, and the team that can make the most of their opportunities will likely come out on top.
This game has significant tournament implications for both teams, with Wake Forest seeking to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume and Georgia Tech looking to build momentum and improve their NET ranking. A win for Wake Forest would be a Quad 3 victory, while a win for Georgia Tech would be a Quad 2 victory, offering more value in terms of tournament resume building. With 55% of Georgia Tech's remaining games falling in Quad 1 or 2, including matchups against Duke, North Carolina, and Virginia, the Yellow Jackets have opportunities to make a late push for the tournament, but they need to start securing quality wins, beginning with this matchup against Wake Forest.