The Houston Baptist Huskies (1-2) will travel to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1). The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018, and will air on ACC Network.
Houston Baptist Huskies at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Demon Deacons beat the Valparaiso Crusaders, 69-63, while the Huskies got blown out by the Wisconsin Badgers, 96-59.
Wake Forest dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 33.6) and a free throw rate of 0.308 (below their season average of 0.386). For those same stats, Valparaiso recorded marks of 27.3 and 0.241, respectively. Houston Baptist, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (20.6 vs. 29.2). Wake Forest’s Jaylen Hoard led the way, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Houston Baptist received a boost from Ian DuBose, who put up 18 points.
This contest should be a showdown of opposite paces. Houston Baptist ranks 13th in possessions per game (74.9) while Wake Forest is 210th (69.1) dating back to last season.
Houston Baptist at Wake Forest Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wake Forest ranks 113th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Houston Baptist ranks 291st (38.1).
- The Huskies rank 115th in steals per game (6.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 194th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Houston Baptist ranks 188th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Wake Forest ranks 228th (20.6).
- The Demon Deacons rank 152nd in assists per game (13.8) while the Huskies rank 312th in assists allowed per game (16.4).
- Wake Forest ranks 141st in blocks per game (3.4) while Houston Baptist ranks 266th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
