Wake Forest Demon Deacons' High-Powered Offense Poised to Dominate Syracuse in ACC Matchup
In an upcoming ACC matchup, the Syracuse Orange will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. This
Game outlook
In an upcoming ACC matchup, the Syracuse Orange will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. This will be the only meeting between these teams this season. Syracuse has recently won three out of their last five games but comes into this game after a loss against Boston College. On the other hand, the Demon Deacons have lost three of their last five games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The game is set to tip-off at 7:45 p.m. EST. Wake Forest opens as the betting favorite at -8.5, and the line has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Orange +280 | Demon Deacons -355
Spread: Orange +8.5 (-110) | Demon Deacons -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 78%.
Syracuse Orange
The focus of the Syracuse game needs to be on defense, as the Demon Deacons have a strong offense that needs to be slowed down early in the matchup. Syracuse's defense has been struggling lately, allowing Boston College to score 80 points in their last game. The Orange will need to improve their defensive performance to compete against the high-caliber offense of their opponents. In terms of offense, Syracuse averages 75.4 points per game and has shooting percentages of 44.4% from the field, 32.7% from three-point range, and 71.6% from the free-throw line. They also average 36.7 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 9.1 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game. Defensively, Syracuse allows 72.4 points per game, with opponents shooting 43.2% from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc. Judah Mintz is the leading scorer for Syracuse, averaging 18.5 points per game, along with contributions in rebounds, assists, and steals. Syracuse has a power ranking of 133 and is currently ranked 153 in offense and 202 in defense. They have a 14-7 record this season and have gone 9-12 against the spread. In their last 10 games, they have a 4-6 record against the spread and the over/under is 6-4. Overall, Syracuse will need to prioritize their defense in order to have a strong performance against the Demon Deacons. Took the handoff to the house! 🙌 📺 ACCN pic.twitter.com/XFn04AICcI