The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-7, 0-2 ACC) will be at the Watsco Center to square off against the Miami Hurricanes (8-7, 0-3 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Hurricanes lost to the 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 68-62, while the Demon Deacons lost big to the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 87-65.
Wake Forest had a much better free throw rate (0.262 vs. 0.129) while Miami did a great job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Miami received a boost from Ebuka Izundu, who had 13 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaylen Hoard played well for Wake Forest, contributing 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 87-81. Getting to the free throw line was one of Miami’s biggest advantages. They made 37 trips to the line, while Wake Forest went just 15 times. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
It might be a tough matchup for Miami on the offensive glass. The Hurricanes are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 271st in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.2 percent. Meanwhile, Wake Forest ranks 48th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.3 percent. Also, the Demon Deacons, who rank fourth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.336), will face off against the Hurricanes, who rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.148).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Miami Hurricanes Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Miami ranks 89th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Wake Forest ranks 227th (19.0).
- The Hurricanes rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Demon Deacons rank 112th (6.6).
- Miami ranks 67th in blocks per game (3.8) while Wake Forest ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Demon Deacons rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Hurricanes rank 180th (36.7).
- Miami averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. Wake Forest ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
