The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-2) will travel to the Robins Center to go head-to-head with the Richmond Spiders (2-5). The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Spiders were beaten by the Georgetown Hoyas, 90-82, while the Demon Deacons were victorious over the Western Carolina Catamounts, 71-64.
The Demon Deacons forced 19 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.370). Richmond, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (12-26; 46.2 percent). Richmond was led by Grant Golden, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Childress played a pivotal role for Wake Forest with 20 points.
The Demon Deacons won the sole game between these two teams last year, 82-53. Wake Forest’s 0.263 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Richmond, who had a rate of 0.085.
The upper-echelon offense of Richmond will clash against the mid-tier defense of Wake Forest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Spiders offense ranks 98th in effective field goal percentage (0.529), while the Wake Forest defense ranks 255th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.517). The Spiders should have the edge on that end of the court.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Richmond Spiders ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wake Forest ranks 132nd in rebounds per game (36.2) while Richmond ranks 320th (30.1).
- The Spiders rank 66th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Demon Deacons rank 225th (23.2).
- Wake Forest ranks 139th in blocks per game (3.5) while Richmond ranks 246th (2.5).
- The Spiders rank 27th in steals per game (7.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 198th (5.8).
- Richmond averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
