The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (9-5) will travel to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to challenge the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-4). The game can be seen on ACC Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Demon Deacons beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 90-78, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to the VCU Rams, 69-57.
Wake Forest dominated nearly every stat category in 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 had marks of 22.9 and 0.220, respectively. Gardner-Webb, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.203). Jaylen Hoard had a good game for Wake Forest, putting up 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jose Perez fueled Gardner-Webb with 16 points and five rebounds.
Brandon Childress and Hoard have been playing well over the last five games for Wake Forest. Childress has averaged 0 points, while Hoard has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The aggressive Wake Forest offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this contest. The Demon Deacons rank fifth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.347, while Gardner-Webb ranks 183rd in FTA rate allowed (0.198).
Gardner-Webb at Wake Forest Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wake Forest ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Gardner-Webb ranks 109th (34.5).
- The Demon Deacons rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 78th (3.3).
- The Runnin’ Bulldogs rank 105th in assists per game (16.5) while the Demon Deacons rank 169th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Gardner-Webb ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Wake Forest ranks 228th (18.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (13.1 above their season average).
- The Demon Deacons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 0.9 for the season.
