Michigan Wolverines vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24
The Wolverines and Demon Deacons are set to face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN2. The Demon Deacons will host the game at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Michigan comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 155.5 points.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +1.5
This game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.
WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Demon Deacons.
- Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Wolverines Find a Way to Win in Greensboro?
Michigan opened their season with a dominant 101-53 win over Cleveland State on Monday. Playing at home, the Wolverines were -21 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game hit 154, surpassing the O/U line of 147.
Michigan took control early, leading 54-26 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding the Vikings to 27.
Michigan’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points on 68.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 77.2%, with standout performances from beyond the arc (55.6%) and inside the paint (74.4%).
Danny Wolf led the way with 19 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 8 of 10 shots. Tre Donaldson was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 and adding 7 assists to his 16 points. The Wolverines finished with 21 assists as a team.
Despite Michigan’s defensive efforts, they allowed 53 points while the opposing team shot 68% from the field, including 74% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 18 threes, good for 55%.
Michigan sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 59%. The Wolverines also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Demon Deacons Exceed Expectations at Home?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest opened their season with an 80-64 win over North Carolina A&T on Thursday, November 7th. Playing at home, the Demon Deacons were -26 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the O/U line of 154.5.
Leading 39-33 at halftime, Wake Forest outscored the Aggies 41-31 in the 2nd half to secure the win. While they got the victory, the Demon Deacons will look to tighten up their play moving forward.
Wake Forest put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc. They were strong inside, hitting 56.8% of their two-point attempts, and they excelled at the free-throw line, making 20 of 22 shots for a 90.9% success rate.
Landon Glasper led the way with 23 points, despite shooting just 24.1% overall and 35% from three. Tre’Von Spillers contributed 15 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.
Wake Forest held their opponent to 64 points, despite allowing them to shoot 56% from two-point range. Overall, the Demon Deacons gave up 43% shooting on 27 of 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Wake Forest limited their opponent to just 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 90% success rate.