The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-2) take on the Davidson Wildcats (2-2) at Spectrum Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Davidson Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Nevada Wolf Pack, 91-71, while the Demon Deacons lost a winnable game to the Charlotte 49ers, 67-65.
Davidson played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 17.1) and a free throw rate of 0.217 (above their season average of 0.172). Nevada put up marks of 27.2 and 0.200, respectively, for those same stats. Wake Forest, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 24.3). Luka Brajkovic had a solid performance for Davidson, putting up 19 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Wake Forest was lifted by Olivier Sarr, who finished with seven points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.
The Demon Deacons won the lone game between these two teams last season, 67-63. Wake Forest’s 0.235 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Davidson, who had a mark of 0.145.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Davidson should have a significant advantage. Since the 2018-19 season, the Wildcats offense ranks 54th in that metric at 0.536, while the Wake Forest defense ranks 303rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526). Also, the Demon Deacons, who rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), will battle against the Wildcats, who rank 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Wake Forest vs. Davidson Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Davidson ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Wake Forest ranks 237th (4.3).
- The Wildcats rank 68th in assists per game (14.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 275th (11.0).
- Wake Forest ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Davidson ranks 231st (34.3).
- The Wildcats rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Demon Deacons rank 248th (7.3).
- Davidson ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Wake Forest ranks 257th (19.9).
