The Syracuse Orange (18-10, 9-6 ACC) will be at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to clash with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-16, 4-11 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Syracuse Orange at Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Demon Deacons won a close one over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 76-75, while the Orange were beaten by the fifth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 93-85.
Wake Forest won the rebounding battle. The Demon Deacons had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. eight) and total rebounds (41 vs. 34). Syracuse, meanwhile, was on fire from three-point territory (14-31; 45.2 percent). Wake Forest received a boost from Chaundee Brown, who had 21 points and 14 rebounds. Tyus Battle led the way for Syracuse, putting up 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Orange held the advantage in this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent game, Syracuse won 73-64. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Syracuse’s largest advantages. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Wake Forest had just 13. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Wake Forest might struggle to put up points as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Syracuse currently ranks 55th in defensive efficiency while the Demon Deacons rank 274th in offensive efficiency.
Syracuse Orange at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Syracuse ranks 26th in steals per game (7.9) while Wake Forest ranks 215th (4.8).
- The Orange average 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. The Demon Deacons rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- Syracuse ranks 195th in assists per game (12.4) while Wake Forest ranks 247th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- The Demon Deacons average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 57th in the country. The Orange rank 236th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Syracuse averages 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Wake Forest ranks 177th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
- The Orange have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Syracuse has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.
