The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-18, 4-13 ACC) welcome the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (24-6, 12-5 ACC) to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum as the regular season comes to a close. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Demon Deacons lost a close one to the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 71-70, while the Seminoles beat the 15th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, 73-64.
The Seminoles had a great turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.275). Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 16.9). Chaundee Brown was a key piece for Wake Forest with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Mfiondu Kabengele had a good outing for Florida State, finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Christ Koumadje led the Seminoles to an 88-66 win. He recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Florida State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Seminoles had 12 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Demon Deacons had six and 27, respectively.
Wake Forest might have a tough time putting up points as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Florida State ranks 52nd in defensive efficiency, while the Demon Deacons rank 294th in offensive efficiency.
Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Wake Forest ranks 242nd (15.4).
- The Seminoles average 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the country. The Demon Deacons rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
- Florida State ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Wake Forest ranks 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Seminoles rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Demon Deacons rank 175th (7.1).
- Florida State ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.3) while Wake Forest ranks 172nd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Demon Deacons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 7.2 for the season.
