The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-2) will be in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center when they go head-to-head against the Long Beach State Beach (3-4). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Long Beach State Beach vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Demon Deacons beat the Charleston Cougars 65-56, while the Beach won a close one over the Providence Friars 66-65.
Long Beach State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.230) and a turnover percentage of 22.2 (worse than their season average of 21.5). Providence was 0.117 and 24.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Demon Deacons, on the other hand, knocked down 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 29.2). Olivier Sarr had a good game for Wake Forest, putting up 14 points and 14 rebounds. Long Beach State was led by Michael Carter III, who put up 23 points.
Wake Forest could own the offensive glass in this showdown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Demon Deacons rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Long Beach State ranks 319th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.1 percent). Also, the Beach have been among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 27th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275). The Demon Deacons, meanhwile, rank 255th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.244).
Long Beach State vs. Wake Forest Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wake Forest ranks 34th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Long Beach State ranks 302nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Demon Deacons rank 285th in assists per game (11.2) while the Beach rank 232nd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Wake Forest ranks 248th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while Long Beach State ranks 298th (18.2).
- The Beach rank 132nd in steals per game (6.5) while the Demon Deacons rank 283rd (4.7).
- Long Beach State ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while Wake Forest ranks 236th (4.2).
