The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-19, 4-14 ACC) battle against the Miami Hurricanes (13-17, 5-13 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Spectrum Center. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Hurricanes fell to the 15th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, 84-70, while the Demon Deacons were defeated by the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 65-57.
Wake Forest did a great job of getting and making free throws (22-29; 75.9 percent) while Miami had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 11.0). Anthony Lawrence II had a good performance for Miami with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Wake Forest, meanwhile, was led by Chaundee Brown, who had 11 points and nine rebounds.
The Demon Deacons’ Chaundee Brown has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 15 points,9.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Anthony Lawrence II has averaged 16 points,8.2 rebounds,5.0 assists during that same time frame for the Hurricanes.
Wake Forest could struggle to create turnovers. Miami ranks 78th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Wake Forest forces the 34th-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent). Also, the Demon Deacons, who rank 36th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), will go head-to-head against the Hurricanes, who rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.3 percent).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Miami Hurricanes Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wake Forest ranks 39th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Miami ranks 225th (33.3).
- The Hurricanes average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Demon Deacons rank 179th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Miami ranks 111th in blocks per game (3.2) while Wake Forest ranks 172nd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Hurricanes average 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. The Demon Deacons rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Miami ranks 157th in assists per game (13.0) while Wake Forest ranks 253rd (10.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Demon Deacons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 7.2 for the season.
