The seventh-ranked Duke Blue Devils (23-4, 13-3 ACC) will be at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to clash with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-15, 4-12 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.
Duke Blue Devils vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Odds
In their last game, the Demon Deacons were beaten by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 86-79, while the Blue Devils dismantled the Virginia Tech Hokies, 88-64.
Duke dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.371 (above their season average of 0.234) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (below their season average of 35.1). Virginia Tech had marks of 0.090 and 12.5, respectively, for those same stats. Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 16.2). Wake Forest’s Chaundee Brown played well, finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds. Duke was led by Matthew Hurt, who recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tre Jones led the Blue Devils to a 90-59 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. The Blue Devils’ 11.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Demon Deacons, who had a mark of 21.5.
The offense of Wake Forest will face off against the top-notch defense of Duke. The Demon Deacons currently rank 206th in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Devils are 14th in defensive efficiency. The Blue Devils should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Duke vs. Wake Forest Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Duke ranks 21st in steals per game (8.5) while Wake Forest ranks 222nd (4.9).
- The Blue Devils rank sixth in blocks per game (6.0) while the Demon Deacons rank 149th (2.9).
- Duke ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Wake Forest ranks 144th (21.5).
- The Blue Devils rank 18th in assists per game (15.8) while the Demon Deacons rank 187th (12.2).
- Duke ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Wake Forest ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 16.0 for the season.
