The 14th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (8-0) will be in the Wooden Legacy at Anaheim Convention Center when they clash with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-2). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Penn Quakers 92-82, while the Demon Deacons beat the Long Beach State Beach 88-75.
Wake Forest dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 47.5 (above their season average of 30.2) and a turnover percentage of 14.9 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, Long Beach State had marks of 20.0 and 20.2, respectively. The Wildcats, meanwhile, knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Quakers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below the 27.5 mark opponents have averaged against Arizona this season). Nico Mannion had a good game for Arizona with 24 points. Wake Forest, meanwhile, received a boost from Olivier Sarr, who recorded 16 points and eight rebounds.
Arizona could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Since last season, Arizona ranks 55th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Wake Forest has forced the 21st-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Arizona Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Arizona ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Wake Forest ranks 248th (7.2).
- The Wildcats rank 161st in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while the Demon Deacons rank 248th (4.3).
- Arizona ranks 207th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Wake Forest ranks 257th (20.0).
- The Wildcats rank 72nd in assists allowed per game (11.8) while the Demon Deacons rank 271st (14.6).
- Wake Forest ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (38.7) while Arizona ranks 192nd (35.0).
