The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-12, 1-7 ACC) head to Littlejohn Coliseum to square off against the Clemson Tigers (12-8, 2-5 ACC). The Demon Deacons will try to snap a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers were victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 82-69, while the Demon Deacons lost big to the 15th-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 82-54.
The Tigers knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.702 (above their season average of 0.518). Wake Forest, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 14.7). Marcquise Reed played well for Clemson, recording 26 points. Jaylen Hoard, meanwhile fueled Wake Forest with 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Tigers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 75-67. Converting at the free throw line was one of Clemson’s largest advantages. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Demon Deacons were 13-17 (76.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It could be a difficult game for Clemson on the offensive glass. The Tigers rank 202nd in offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 percent), while Wake Forest ranks 98th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.7 percent).
Wake Forest at Clemson Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Clemson ranks 13th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Wake Forest ranks 217th (15.2).
- The Demon Deacons rank 220th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Tigers rank 237th (19.4).
- Clemson ranks 114th in steals per game (6.5) while Wake Forest ranks 118th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Tigers rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Demon Deacons rank 128th (3.7).
- Clemson ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Wake Forest ranks 72nd (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (9.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
- The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Clemson has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
