Wake Forest and NC State Set to Face Off in Highly Anticipated ACC Matchup at PNC Arena

Game outlook

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the NC State Wolfpack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face off in an ACC matchup at the PNC Arena. Both teams have impressive records, with NC State at 12-4 and Wake Forest at 12-4, both with a 4-1 record in the ACC. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live on ACCN. NC State is coming off a recent victory against Louisville, while Wake Forest secured a win against Virginia. This highly anticipated game is expected to be a thrilling one, as both teams have been performing well in the ACC this season. Currently, NC State is the betting favorite with a -1.5 opening line, which has not seen any movement so far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Demon Deacons -108 | Wolfpack -108

Spread: Demon Deacons +1.5 (-110) | Wolfpack -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that NC State will win straight-up is 52%.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Wake Forest men's basketball team recently recovered from a loss on the road with a dominant 66-47 win against Virginia. Hunter Sallis led the team with 21 points, while Andrew Carr had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Efton Reid III also contributed with nine points, eight rebounds, and five blocks. Kevin Miller controlled the offense, recording seven assists and two steals. The team displayed efficient shooting, with a 50% field goal percentage and 47.6% three-point shooting. This victory marked their fourth win in conference play this season. Leading the Demon Deacons men's basketball team is Hunter Sallis, who averages 18 points and 35 three-pointers per game. Andrew Carr boasts the most rebounds with 124 and also averages 13.2 points per game. Kevin Miller leads the team in assists with 69 and scores an average of 17.6 points per game. Cameron Hildreth contributes an average of 16.3 points and has recorded 11 steals this season. Off the bench, Parker Friedrichsen adds an average of 6.1 points and has tallied 13 assists and steals each. In terms of rankings, Wake Forest holds the 17th spot in power rankings. Offensively, they are ranked 38th, scoring an average of 81.87 points per game. Defensively, they rank 158th, allowing an average of 70.80 points per game. The team has a record of 12-4 (9-6-1 ATS) this season. On offense, the Demon Deacons have a field goal percentage of 47.72%, ranking 50th, and a free throw percentage of 79.93%, ranking 4th. They make an average of 37.83% of their three-point attempts, placing them at 30th in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounds, they average 34.93 per game, ranking 233th. They also average 12.47 offensive assists and 10.93 turnovers per game, ranking 256th and 73rd respectively. Defensively, Wake Forest allows opponents to make 42.59% of their field goals, ranking 147th. They allow opponents to shoot 73.64% from the free-throw line, ranking 301st. Their opponents make an average of 34.34% of their three-point attempts, placing