Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Memphis Tigers Prediction and Picks - November 21, 2025
Use Code SSWC Friday evening on the college hardwood, and we have a Wake Forest vs Memphis prediction ready to rock and roll. This is the Consolation game of the Baha Mar Championship from the Bahamas. Wake Forest fought hard last night but fell to Texas Tech by a score of 84-83 and is now just 1-3 on the year. Memphis comes in off an 80-71 loss to Purdue last night to fall to 3-2. Continue reading to see our Wake Forest vs Memphis prediction.
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Wake Falls Just Short Vs Texas Tech
Wake Forest dropped to 3-2 after a heartbreaking 84-83 loss to No. 15 Texas Tech last night at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau. Juke Harris was sensational, pouring in 26 points with 10 rebounds, while Myles Colvin added 19 points. The Demon Deacons led midway through the second half but couldn’t hold off a late surge from the Red Raiders, who hit clutch free throws down the stretch.
The Demon Deacons have leaned heavily on Harris, who is averaging 22.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 59% from the floor. Tre’Von Spillers has been a reliable interior presence with 13.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Mekhi Mason and Nate Calmese provide backcourt scoring and playmaking. Wake Forest’s offense has been efficient, averaging 89 points per game, and their perimeter defense has stood out, holding opponents to just 25.9% from three-point range, one of the best marks nationally.
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Defensively, Wake Forest has shown flashes of toughness but still allows 76.6 points per game, leaving room for improvement. Their rebounding numbers (37.8 per game) are solid, but turnovers have been an issue, with multiple guards averaging high giveaways. Against Memphis, the Deacons will look to Harris to carry the scoring load again while hoping Spillers and Colvin can control the paint. If they can tighten up defensively and limit mistakes, Wake Forest has the tools to bounce back quickly.
Memphis Off To A Slow Start
Memphis fell to 1-3 after battling hard but ultimately losing 80-71 to No. 1 Purdue on November 20, 2025 in the Bahamas. Dug McDaniel led the Tigers with 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Zach Davis chipped in 11 points. Memphis actually held a lead midway through the second half, but a technical foul on Aaron Bradshaw swung momentum, and Purdue closed on a decisive run to seal the win.
The Tigers’ offense has struggled to find rhythm, averaging just 75.5 points per game and shooting 42.6% from the field. McDaniel has been the engine, averaging 12.5 points and 5.8 assists, while Sincere Parker and Ashton Hardaway have provided secondary scoring. Alaa Sengun’s younger brother Simon Majok has shown flashes in limited minutes, but Memphis has lacked consistent production from its frontcourt. Their three-point shooting has been poor at 29.8%, and rebounding has been a major weakness, ranking near the bottom nationally at 30.3 boards per game.
Defensively, Memphis has been shaky, allowing 81.3 points per game and opponents to shoot nearly 47% from the floor. They’ve struggled to defend the perimeter, giving up 36% from deep, and foul trouble has plagued key players like Bradshaw. Penny Hardaway’s squad will need McDaniel to control tempo and avoid turnovers, while Parker and Hardaway must knock down shots to keep pace with Wake Forest’s high-powered offense. If the Tigers can stay disciplined and improve their rebounding, they’ll have a chance to turn things around in this consolation matchup.
Wake Forest vs Memphis Pick
Wake Forest vs Memphis Spread Pick
- Wake Forest -2.5 (3 Units)
Wake Forest -2.5 looks like the right side because the Demon Deacons have shown they can score in bunches and lean on a true go-to star in Juke Harris, who’s averaging 22.6 points per game while shooting nearly 59% from the field. Even in their narrow loss to Texas Tech, Harris and Myles Colvin kept them in the fight until the final minute, and Tre’Von Spillers has been a steady interior presence. Wake Forest’s offense is producing 89 points per game, and their perimeter defense has been elite, holding opponents to just 25.9% from three, which is a major edge against a Memphis team that has struggled from deep.
Memphis, meanwhile, has been inconsistent offensively, averaging only 75.5 points per game and shooting under 30% from three. Dug McDaniel has been the Tigers’ best playmaker, but the lack of reliable scoring options around him has left them vulnerable in close games. Their rebounding numbers are near the bottom nationally, and they’ve allowed opponents to shoot 47% from the field. Against a Wake Forest team that can push tempo and has multiple scoring threats, Memphis will be hard-pressed to keep pace. With Harris leading the way and the Deacons’ defense built to exploit Memphis’ weaknesses, laying the 2.5 points feels justified.
Wake Forest vs Memphis Over/Under Pick
- Over 162 (2 Units)
The Over 162 looks like a strong play because both Wake Forest and Memphis have shown they can push tempo and trade buckets, even if their defenses lag behind. Wake Forest is averaging 89 points per game with Juke Harris leading the charge, while Memphis, despite its struggles, still puts up 75.5 points per game and has multiple guards capable of scoring in double figures. Both teams played last night, which often leads to tired legs and less defensive intensity, especially on the perimeter. With Wake Forest’s pace and Harris’ scoring ability paired against Memphis’ backcourt led by Dug McDaniel, this matchup sets up for stretches of fast scoring runs that should push the total past 162.
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