<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Demon Deacons and Cardinals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Louisville being favored by -8.5 at home against Wake Forest.</p><h3>WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like Wake Forest at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Demon Deacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest fell to 15-5 on the season after a 63-56 home loss to Duke on Saturday, January 25th. The Demon Deacons were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 119, falling short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest trailed 35-22 at halftime but tightened things up in the 2nd half, outscoring Duke 34-28. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Wake Forest struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 37.3% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 39.2%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 3 of 18 attempts, connecting at a 16.7% rate. They also managed just 4 offensive rebounds and shot 65.2% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 50% from the field, though he was just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc. Kon Knueppel contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Mason Gillis knocked down 3 of 6 three-pointers, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Wake Forest put the clamps on defensively, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, their opponent shot 48%, hitting 16 of 33 two-point attempts. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 for 65%. The Demon Deacons limited second-chance opportunities, giving up only 4 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Louisville Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 15-5 on the season with a dominant 98-73 road win over SMU on Tuesday. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, the Cardinals not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread in convincing fashion.</p> <p>Louisville jumped out to a 50-27 lead by halftime, and while they allowed 46 points in the 2nd half, they scored 48 of their own. The total points for the game hit 171, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.</p><p>Louisville's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points with a 46.3% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 19 of 42 three-point attempts, shooting 45.2% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.7%. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 19 attempts, good for 89.5%.</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 30 points, hitting 10 threes at a 58.8% clip. Chucky Hepburn dished out 16 assists, while Matt Cross added 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Cardinals also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 27 assists as a team.</p><p>Louisville's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 23 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Louisville's defense held the other team to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws for an 87% success rate. Louisville allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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