NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Picks & Predictions
The ACC will feature a game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as they enter the second half of league play. NC State recently suffered a loss to
Game outlook
The ACC will feature a game between the NC State Wolfpack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as they enter the second half of league play. NC State recently suffered a loss to Pittsburgh in a home game, while Wake Forest had an impressive road victory against Georgia Tech. In their previous encounter this season, NC State emerged victorious with a seven-point lead. The game will take place at Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem and will be televised on the ACC Network. Wake Forest is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -7.5 and the current line at -8.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wolfpack +285 | Demon Deacons -375
Spread: Wolfpack +8 (-110) | Demon Deacons -8 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 79%.
NC State Wolfpack
The NC State Wolfpack recently concluded a three-game home stand and are now preparing to face the Demon Deacons on the road. Wake Forest began the stretch with victories over Miami and Georgia Tech but suffered a loss to Pittsburgh in their latest game. Despite falling behind early in the game against Pitt, Wake Forest fought back and took the lead in the second half but ultimately lost by a narrow margin. Guard DJ Horne was a standout performer for NC State, scoring 25 points in the defeat. Horne is the team's leading scorer, averaging 16.1 points per game as a senior guard. He has been particularly impressive from long range, shooting 42.6% on his three-point attempts. Horne has consistently performed well in the team's recent home games, scoring 24 or more points in each of the last three games. Casey Morsell, another scoring guard for NC State, added 15 points in the win over Georgia Tech. DJ Burns Jr., the team's primary big man, contributes solid numbers with an average of 11.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He recently scored 19 points in the loss to Pittsburgh. The team's fourth leading scorer is Jayden Taylor, a junior guard who averages 11.4 points per game. According to the KenPom rankings, NC State is currently ranked 79th in the nation. They rank 100th in offensive efficiency, 60th in defensive efficiency, and play at the 120th fastest tempo in college basketball. However, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi predicts that only four teams from the ACC will make the NCAA Tournament, and NC State is not expected to be one of them. There are no reported injuries for the team. In terms of their performance statistics, NC State has a power ranking of 190 and is ranked 136th in offense, averaging 75.73 points per game. Defensively, they rank 130th, allowing an average of 70.18 points per game. The team shoots 43.58% from the field, 73.21% from the free-throw line, and 32.85% from three-point range. They average 36.27 rebounds per game and have 13.05 offensive assists and 9.68 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.72% from the field, 69.67% from the free-throw line, and Smooth with it 🤔 pic.twitter.com/FrYYTitYd1