The 23rd-ranked Xavier Musketeers (9-1) will travel to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-5). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Odds
In their last game, the Demon Deacons lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 91-82, while the Musketeers defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 73-66.
The Musketeers forced 17 turnovers and held the Bearcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.450 (below their season average of 0.507). Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.385 (above their season average of 0.299). Wake Forest was lifted by Brandon Childress, who finished with 30 points. Naji Marshall had a solid performance for Xavier, finishing with 31 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
The offense of Wake Forest (225th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 100.9) will clash against the elite defense of Xavier (18th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 87.2). The Musketeers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Xavier ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Wake Forest ranks 263rd (16.4).
- The Musketeers rank 18th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 139th (12.9).
- Xavier ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Wake Forest ranks 156th (4.2).
- The Demon Deacons rank 31st in rebounds per game (39.6) while the Musketeers rank 165th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Xavier ranks 73rd in steals per game (7.3) while Wake Forest ranks 194th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Musketeers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 10.8 for the season.
