The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-10, 2-7 ACC) will be at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-8, 2-6 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last game. The Fighting Irish fell to the fifth-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 85-84, while the Demon Deacons were defeated by the Virginia Cavaliers, 65-63.
Wake Forest did an excellent job of making free throws (21-24; 87.5 percent) while Notre Dame did a great job of getting and making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent). Notre Dame rallied around Prentiss Hubb, who had 24 points. Isaiah Mucius, meanwhile led the way for Wake Forest, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons won the sole game between these two teams last year, 75-68. Wake Forest out-rebounded Notre Dame. The Demon Deacons had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 21) and total rebounds (35 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The productive offense of Notre Dame (58th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 108.9) will clash against the porous defense of Wake Forest (274th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 103.0). The Fighting Irish figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Demon Deacons, who rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.316), will battle against the Fighting Irish, who rank first in opponents’ FTA rate (0.125).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Wake Forest ranks 238th (18.4).
- The Fighting Irish rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Demon Deacons rank 187th (7.9).
- Notre Dame ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Wake Forest ranks 149th (2.8).
- The Fighting Irish rank seventh in assists per game (17.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 193rd (12.2).
- Wake Forest averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Notre Dame ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Fighting Irish have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Notre Dame has defeated opponents by an average of 7.8 points.
