Pittsburgh Panthers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Panthers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons, both with 8-6 records in the ACC, are set to face off in a crucial conference matchup. Pitt is coming off a dominant win against Louisville, while Wake Forest suffered a close loss to Virginia. These teams have already met once this season, with Pittsburgh coming out on top. The game is set to take place at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Stadium in Winston-Salem and will be aired on the ACC Network. Wake Forest opens as the betting favorite at -6.5, with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers +216 | Demon Deacons -266

Spread: Panthers +6.5 (-110) | Demon Deacons -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 73%.

Pittsburgh Panthers

The Pittsburgh Panthers have surged in the latter part of the season, winning five consecutive games and improving their ACC record to 8-6. Led by top scorer Blake Hinson, who averages 19.2 points per game, the team has shown impressive performances both on the road and at home. Freshman guard Carlton Carrington has also been turning heads with his versatile gameplay. However, Pitt still finds themselves on the bubble for an NCAA Tournament spot. Despite their solid defensive ranking, they will need to continue their strong play to secure a spot in the tournament. Unfortunately, forward Guillermo Diaz-Graham is out with a season-ending injury. In terms of offensive and defensive statistics, Pittsburgh ranks in the middle of the pack in field goal percentage and free-throw shooting, but are a strong rebounding team. They will need to maintain consistent play to solidify their chances in the postseason. One for the record books pic.twitter.com/5jXTGfC6Re