North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on CW, and it’s hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -5.5 vs. North Carolina State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -5.5

This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.

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 -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Wolfpack Make it Happen on the Road?

NC State’s season record dropped to 8-5 after a 70-67 road loss to Virginia on Tuesday. The Wolfpack entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 137 went over the pre-game O/U line of 122.5.

NC State led 39-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41 to Virginia.

In their latest game, NC State put up 67 points, shooting 44.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 8 of 23 three-point attempts, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc, and hit 73.3% of their free throws, going 11 for 15 at the line. The Wolfpack also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.

Elijah Saunders led the way with 22 points, shooting 7 of 9 from the field. Isaac McKneely and Jayden Taylor each added 14 points, with McKneely hitting 4 threes, and Andrew Rohde contributed 11 points and 7 assists, making 2 of 3 from downtown.

North Carolina State’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 70 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 60% from two-point range, with 17 made baskets on 28 attempts.

From beyond the arc, NC State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 shots (75%). Despite the defensive struggles, NC State limited their opponent to just 3 offensive rebounds.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Wake Forest?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest improved to 10-4 on the season with an 81-71 road win over Syracuse on Tuesday, December 31st. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.

Wake Forest led 36-34 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Syracuse 45-37.

Wake Forest put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 47.4% of their threes, hitting 9 of 19 attempts, and shot 76.9% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 26.

Hunter Sallis led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 38.9% overall. Lucas Taylor and Jaquan Carlos each added 16 points, with Taylor hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Cameron Hildreth was perfect from three, going 2 for 2, and Kyle Cuffe Jr. struggled, shooting 2 for 14 overall and 1 for 8 from three.

Wake Forest’s defense held their opponent to 71 points, limiting them to 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 47% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Wake Forest’s defense was effective, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting percentage. The opponent also went 24/32 from the free-throw line, shooting 75%. Wake Forest allowed 15 offensive rebounds.