<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Devils and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! In this Atlantic Coast matchup, Duke is favored bt -9.5 vs. Wake Forest. The over/under for the game is 134.5 points.</p><h3>DUKE BLUE DEVILS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 4:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Devils Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Duke improved to 16-2 on the season with an 88-63 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Blue Devils, who were -22.5 favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 151 went over the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>Leading 40-34 at halftime, Duke’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Eagles to 29 points while scoring 48 themselves.</p><p>Duke's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points on 52.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.6%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33.3%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, making 80% of their attempts (20/25).</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 28 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Tyrese Proctor added 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Chad Venning contributed 19 points, and Isaiah Evans knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 16 points. Duke also dished out 18 assists as a team, with Flagg adding 4 assists to his stat line.</p><p>Duke's defense held their opponent to 63 points, allowing them to shoot 44% from the field with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (17/34). From beyond the arc, the opposition managed to hit 5 of their 15 three-point shots, shooting 33%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Duke's opponent struggled, converting just 14 of 26 attempts for 53%. The Blue Devils also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Demon Deacons Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest improved to 15-4 on the season with a narrow 67-66 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Demon Deacons were -1 favorites heading into the game, and the ATS result was a push. The total points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-29 at halftime, Wake Forest outscored the Tar Heels 38-35 in the second half to secure the win at home.</p><p>Wake Forest struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 15 attempts for a 13.3% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 40%, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.8%. They were more successful inside, shooting 50% on two-point attempts (20/40).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Wake Forest connected on 21 of 27 attempts, shooting 77.8%. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists in the game. RJ Davis led the team with 21 points, while Cameron Hildreth added 20 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Wake Forest's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wake Forest limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%. Wake Forest gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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