North Carolina Tar Heels vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this highly anticipated basketball matchup, North Carolina is set to face off against Wake Forest in an exciting showdown on Tuesday night. After a tough loss to Stanford in their last game, the Tar Heels will be looking to bounce back and improve their record. Meanwhile, Wake Forest secured a win over Virginia Tech in their previous game and will be looking to continue their success on the court. With North Carolina holding a significant historical advantage over Wake Forest, the stage is set for a thrilling competition. Currently, Wake Forest is the betting favorite with a -1 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for updates and predictions as the game approaches.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tar Heels -106 | Demon Deacons -114

Spread: Tar Heels +1 (-110) | Demon Deacons -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 53%.

North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina's four-game win streak was halted by a home loss to Stanford, leaving them with a 5-2 record in the ACC and a 12-7 overall record. Despite leading at various points in the game, the Tar Heels ultimately fell short, with RJ Davis leading the team with 19 points. On offense, North Carolina ranks 26th in the nation for scoring, averaging 82.3 points per game, while struggling defensively, allowing an average of 75.8 points per game. The team shoots 47% from the floor and 75.1% from the free-throw line, but only 32.6% from beyond the arc. North Carolina's power ranking is 117, with strengths in offensive scoring and rebounding, but weaknesses in defensive performance. With a 12-7 record for the season, the Tar Heels look to bounce back from the loss and improve their overall performance in upcoming games.