Wake Forest Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Florida State
In this content, two basketball teams are preparing to compete in a game in the Sunshine State. Wake Forest recently won a game against Miami, while Florida State emerged
Game outlook
In this content, two basketball teams are preparing to compete in a game in the Sunshine State. Wake Forest recently won a game against Miami, while Florida State emerged victorious in their match against Virginia Tech. The Seminoles have a slightly better historical record against the Demon Deacons, with a 29-28 advantage. However, Wake Forest has won the last three meetings between the teams. The most recent matchup took place on January 11, 2023, resulting in a 90-75 home victory for the Demon Deacons. Wake Forest is currently the favored team in betting, with an opening line of -3 and a current line of -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Demon Deacons -146 | Seminoles +125
Spread: Demon Deacons -2.5 (-110) | Seminoles +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 59%.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest recently achieved their ninth consecutive victory by defeating Miami in an overtime match on Saturday. This win brought their overall season record to 11-3 and placed them at the top of the ACC standings with a 3-0 conference record. During the game against Miami, Wake Forest faced deficits, led briefly, and eventually forced overtime with a tie score. They then made an impressive comeback in overtime to secure an 81-78 victory. Wake Forest displayed a strong shooting performance, with a field goal percentage of 40.3% and 12 made three-pointers out of 31 attempts. They also outperformed Miami in rebounding, with a 43-40 advantage on the glass. Kevin Miller was a standout player for Wake Forest, scoring a career-high 27 points in the game. Overall, Wake Forest has been averaging 81.9 points per game this season, ranking 40th in the nation in scoring offense. They also average 35 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.6 points per game, which places them 144th in the nation in scoring defense. Cameron Hildreth is another key player for Wake Forest, contributing an average of 16.4 points and 2.9 assists per game. Andrew Carr, Kevin Miller, and Hunter Sallis all have double-digit scoring averages this season as well. The team's performance relies on the contributions of Parker Friedrichsen, Marqus Marion, Matthew Marsh, Zach Keller, and Abramo Canka. Overall, Wake Forest has been shooting 47.7% from the field as a team, with an average of 8.6 three-pointers made per game at a 38% shooting percentage. They have also been successful at the free-throw line, making 79.9% of their attempts, which ranks fifth in the nation. In terms of betting, Wake Forest has a power ranking of 7 and is currently ranked 52nd in offensive performance, scoring an average of 81.54 points per game. Their defense is ranked 120th, allowing an average of 68.69 points per game. So far this season, they have achieved an 11-3 record and have been 8-5-1 against the spread (ATS).