The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-15, 3-10 ACC) will be at PNC Arena to clash with the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (19-8, 7-7 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina State Wolfpack ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wolfpack defeated the Boston College Eagles 89-80, while the Demon Deacons beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 75-68.
Wake Forest played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (below their season average of 34.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.449). Notre Dame was 20.0 and 0.529, respectively, for those same stats. The Wolfpack, meanwhile, knocked down 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Eagles had a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 16.1). Devon Daniels played well for North Carolina State with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Brandon Childress led the way for Wake Forest, contributing 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jaylen Hoard led the Demon Deacons to a 71-67 win. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Wake Forest was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Demon Deacons made 23 of their 28 free throws (82.1 percent), while the Wolfpack were just 7-9 (77.8 percent).
North Carolina State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Wolfpack rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while Wake Forest ranks 324th in defensive efficiency. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Demon Deacons. They rank 253rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the Wolfpack force the 26th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 27th in assists per game (16.0) while Wake Forest ranks 253rd (10.9).
- The Wolfpack average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Demon Deacons rank 170th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- North Carolina State averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.7).
- The Wolfpack rank 41st in steals per game (7.7) while the Demon Deacons rank 211th (4.8).
- North Carolina State ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Wake Forest ranks 194th (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Demon Deacons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 6.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.2 points per game (13.0 above their season average).
