The Charlotte 49ers (2-4) will travel to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to challenge the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3). The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Demon Deacons were victorious over the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 90-78, while the 49ers were beaten by the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69.
Wake Forest dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 54.8 and a free throw rate of 0.464. For those same stats, North Carolina A&T was 22.9 and 0.220, respectively. Charlotte, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent). Wake Forest’s Jaylen Hoard had a good game, putting up 19 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jon Davis played a key role for Charlotte with 31 points.
The Demon Deacons won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 80-57. Wake Forest’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Charlotte, who had a rate of 0.372.
The aggressive Charlotte offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The 49ers rank 35th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Wake Forest ranks 302nd in FTA rate allowed (0.276) since last season.
Charlotte at Wake Forest ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wake Forest ranks 158th in assists per game (13.5) while Charlotte ranks 297th (10.8).
- The 49ers rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while the Demon Deacons rank 231st (23.2).
- Wake Forest ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (6.6) while Charlotte ranks 268th (7.5).
- The Demon Deacons rank 144th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the 49ers rank 274th (33.6).
- Wake Forest ranks 142nd in blocks per game (3.4) while Charlotte ranks 231st (2.6).
