Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

The Demon Deacons and Aggies are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Aggies will host the game at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Texas A&M being favored by -9 over Wake Forest.

WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS VS TEXAS A&M AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +9

This game will be played at Reed Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Aggies.
• Even though we have Texas A&M winning straight-up, we like Wake Forest at +9.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Is a Win at College Station Possible for the Demon Deacons?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest improved to 6-2 on the season with a 57-51 home win over Minnesota on Friday, November 29th. The Demon Deacons entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.

Wake Forest trailed 29-27 at halftime but clamped down defensively in the second half, holding Minnesota to just 22 points while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points of 108 fell well short of the 128 O/U line.

Wake Forest struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 39.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit just 1 of 15 three-point attempts, shooting 6.7% from deep. They did connect on 87.5% of their free throws, going 14 for 16 at the line.

Tre’Von Spillers led the way with 18 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. Cameron Hildreth added 13 points, while Lu’Cye Patterson contributed 12 points and 4 assists. Isaac Asuma was 2 for 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 11 points.

Wake Forest’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 39% shooting. They limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 1 of 15 threes to fall.

Even with 13 offensive rebounds given up, the Demon Deacons kept their opponent in check, who shot 87% from the line, making 14 of 16 free throws.

Will the Aggies Defense Show Up at Home?

Texas A&M improved to 7-2 on the season with an 81-77 road win over Rutgers on Saturday. The Aggies entered the game as 5-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Texas A&M led 40-34 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite not covering the spread, the Aggies got the win and moved closer to the top of the SEC standings.

In their latest game, Texas A&M put up 81 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, with a dismal 13.3% from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 15 attempts. They were more successful inside, connecting on 53.7% of their two-point shots.

The Aggies were strong from the free-throw line, making 31 of 42 attempts for 73.8%. Ace Bailey and Wade Taylor IV each scored 24 points, with Taylor adding 5 assists. Jeremiah Williams contributed 20 points, hitting 7 of 8 shots from the field.

Even with Texas A&M holding their opponent to 41% shooting, the Aggies gave up 77 points. They allowed 52% shooting from inside the arc, with the other team hitting 22 of their 42 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Texas A&M’s defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 6 made threes on 26 attempts, a 23% success rate. However, they sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%.