Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Demon Deacons versus the Gators? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and Florida is favored by -6 vs. Wake Forest.

WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +6

This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.
• Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Wake Forest at +6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can The Demon Deacons Secure a Road Victory?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest picked up a 67-57 win over Detroit on Saturday, November 23rd. The Demon Deacons were at home and entered the game as heavy favorites, listed at -24. However, they didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.

Wake Forest took control early, leading 36-23 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 31 points but allowed 34, letting Detroit close the gap. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 141-point O/U line.

Wake Forest put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 35 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they connected on 69.2% of their free throws, going 9 for 13 from the line.

Hunter Sallis led the way with 31 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 55.6% from three, hitting 5 of 9 attempts. Orlando Lovejoy added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while TJ Nadeau contributed 13 points and 9 boards, despite shooting just 12.5% from deep.

Wake Forest put on a strong defensive performance, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 39% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 28% shooting, with just 10 made threes on 35 attempts.

Inside the arc, Wake Forest allowed 14 made baskets on 26 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 shots for 69%. The Demon Deacons also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds.

Do the Gators Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Florida cruised to a 93-68 win over Southern Illinois on Friday, November 22nd. The Gators, playing at home, were -18 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points ended at 161, just over the O/U line of 159.

Florida dominated early, leading 46-25 at halftime. They scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43, indicating a less focused defensive effort after the break.

Florida’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 46.7% field goal percentage. They connected on 16 threes, shooting 41% from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 57.3%.

Alijah Martin led the way with 32 points, hitting 8 of 13 from three-point range. The Gators also dished out 25 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 50% of their attempts.

Despite giving up 68 points, the Gators struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Florida’s defense couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, as they gave up 19 baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Gators allowed 16 three-pointers on 39 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% from deep. Florida also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 7 free throws. The Gators gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.