The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-15, 2-10 ACC) travel to Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-12, 3-9 ACC). The Demon Deacons look to snap an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Fighting Irish were beaten by the fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 60-54, while the Demon Deacons lost big to the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 95-57.
Wake Forest had a better free throw rate (0.134 vs. 0.049) while Notre Dame held Virginia to an effective field goal percentage of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.553). John Mooney was a key piece for Notre Dame with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Wake Forest rallied around Jaylen Hoard, who contributed 17 points and six rebounds.
The Fighting Irish won the only game between these two teams last season, 76-71. Notre Dame did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-20; 90.0 percent). Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 9.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Notre Dame should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Notre Dame ranks seventh in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent), while Wake Forest forces the 32nd-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent). Moreover, the Demon Deacons, who rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), will battle against the Fighting Irish, who rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.7 percent).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wake Forest ranks 55th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Notre Dame ranks 270th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- The Fighting Irish rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Demon Deacons rank 167th (7.0).
- Notre Dame ranks 113th in assists allowed per game (12.8) while Wake Forest ranks 242nd (15.6).
- The Fighting Irish rank 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Demon Deacons rank 210th (20.6).
- Notre Dame averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 58.4 points per game (10.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
- The Fighting Irish have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Notre Dame has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
