The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-9, 1-4 ACC) will have their hands full against the nation’s top scoring defense when they meet the fourth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (16-1, 4-1 ACC) at John Paul Jones Arena. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Cavaliers lost a tough one against the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 72-70, while the Demon Deacons were beaten by the ninth-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, 87-71.
Wake Forest had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 33.7) while Virginia had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.529). De’Andre Hunter played well for Virginia with 18 points. Meanwhile, Brandon Childress had a solid performance for Wake Forest, putting up 28 points.
The Cavaliers won the only game between these two teams last year, 59-49. The Cavaliers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Demon Deacons. Virginia had a rate of 25.8, while Wake Forest posted a mark of 20.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Virginia could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Cavaliers rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while Wake Forest ranks 303rd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Demon Deacons rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 percent), while the Cavaliers rank 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (7.8) while Wake Forest ranks 201st (15.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Demon Deacons rank 115th (3.7).
- Virginia is third in the NCAA with 28.8 rebounds allowed per game while Wake Forest is 54th with 32.4 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Cavaliers rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Demon Deacons rank 172nd (23.4).
- Virginia ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Wake Forest ranks 123rd (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, down from 21.1 for the season.
