Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-12, 3-9 ACC) will be at the Carrier Dome to go head-to-head with the Syracuse Orange (13-9, 6-5 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and can be seen on ACC Network.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Orange fell to the ninth-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 97-88, while the Demon Deacons were defeated by the fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 86-76.

Wake Forest held Louisville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 32.7) while Syracuse forced Duke into a turnover percentage of 21.7 (above their season average of 15.5). Syracuse was lifted by Joseph Girard III, who contributed 17 points and seven assists. Olivier Sarr played a key role for Wake Forest with 16 points and six rebounds.

The Orange won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 79-54. Syracuse had a much better turnover percentage (17.7 vs. 28.0). Wake Forest, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 35.5). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Syracuse could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Orange rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while Wake Forest ranks 269th in defensive efficiency.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Syracuse Orange Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Syracuse ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Wake Forest ranks 244th (18.8).
  • The Orange average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the country. The Demon Deacons rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Syracuse ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while Wake Forest ranks 151st (2.6).
  • The Orange rank 39th in assists per game (15.1) while the Demon Deacons rank 179th (12.4).
  • Wake Forest ranks 66th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Syracuse ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
  • The Orange’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 6.3 for the season.