Wake Forest Battles Pitt in Quarterfinal Showdown, Seeking Semifinal Spot in College Basketball Tournament
Day 3 of the college basketball tournament in the nation's capital features the final eight teams competing to secure a spot in the semifinals. The fifth-seeded Wake Forest
Game outlook
Day 3 of the college basketball tournament in the nation's capital features the final eight teams competing to secure a spot in the semifinals. The fifth-seeded Wake Forest team will face off against the fourth-seeded Pitt team in an exciting matchup. Wake Forest advanced to the quarterfinals with a victory over Notre Dame, while Pitt secured their spot with a win against NC State. The Demon Deacons currently hold an 8-7 lead in the all-time series between the two teams, with a recent dominant win of 91-58 in their favor. Wake Forest is favored in the upcoming game, opening at -1.5 and the current line is Wake Forest -2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Demon Deacons -135 | Panthers +114
Spread: Demon Deacons -2 (-110) | Panthers +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 57%.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest defeated Notre Dame in a hard-fought game to advance to the quarterfinals, improving their chance for a resume-boosting win. The Demon Deacons played a strong game, scoring the first seven points and maintaining the lead throughout. They shot 45.8% from the field and held Notre Dame to 28.6% shooting. Kevin Miller led the team with 17 points. Wake Forest averages 78.5 points per game and grabs 34.2 rebounds. They are ranked 57th in offense and 131st in defense, with a 20-12 record overall. The team shoots 47.7% from the field, 37.4% from three-point range, and an impressive 79.7% from the free throw line. To continue their success, players like Cameron Hildreth, Andrew Carr, and Hunter Sallis need to contribute. Wake Forest is currently ranked 240 in power rankings. A bit Acrobatic 🔄 @CSH_02 pic.twitter.com/YVF2VzVKvO