The Miami Hurricanes (12-14, 4-10 ACC) head to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-16, 3-11 ACC). The Hurricanes can snap an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Demon Deacons lost big to the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack, 94-74, while the Hurricanes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 80-65.
Miami played a flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.221) and a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 15.4). Georgia Tech was 0.138 and 20.2, respectively, for those same stats. Wake Forest, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 16.7). Wake Forest was lifted by Jaylen Hoard, who put up 17 points. Anthony Lawrence II fueled Miami with 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
In their first matchup this year, Chris Lykes led the Hurricanes to a 76-65 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. Miami did an excellent job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 22.2).
A focal point for the Wake Forest offense is getting to the free throw line. The Demon Deacons rank 34th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281), but Miami is among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking third by yielding a FTA rate of 0.157).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wake Forest ranks 59th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Miami ranks 238th (33.4).
- The Hurricanes rank 124th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Demon Deacons rank 170th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Miami averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Hurricanes rank 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Demon Deacons rank 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Miami ranks 178th in assists per game (12.8) while Wake Forest ranks 254th (11.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
