GAME: #855 Wake Forest vs #856 NC State
TIME: 3/6/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: NC State -7.5
TOTAL: 151.5
SPORTSBOOK: BetOnline.ag
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-16, 6-13) have an ACC road game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack (18-12, 9-10) at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday at 7 p.m. EST. In its previous game, Wake Forest lost at North Carolina by a score of 83-93 while NC State lost at Duke 69-88. The teams last played on Dec. 7, when the Wolfpack shot 52% from the field and went 12 for 22 from 3-point range to a 9-point victory.
WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 73 points on 43% field goal shooting adding 6.5 3s, 8.4 offensive rebounds while committing 14 turnovers per game. The Demon Deacons are allowing 74 points on 43% field goal shooting while forcing 11 turnovers and adding 7.3 steals and 3.6 blocks per game on the defensive end. Wake Forest is led by Brandon Childress who is averaging 15.4 points, 4.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
NC STATE WOLFPACK
The North Carolina State Wolfpack is averaging 74 points on 44% field goal shooting adding 7 threes, 9 offensive rebounds, and committing 12.1 turnovers per game on the offensive end. The Wolfpack are allowing 70 points on 42% field goal shooting while forcing 14.2 turnovers and adding 6.7 steals and 3.5 blocks per game on the defensive end. C.J. Bryce is leading the Wolfpack with 13.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game.
WAKE FOREST vs NC STATE PREDICTION
NC State is a team that still has a chance to make the NCAA tournament but they still need a few more wins to secure a spot. NC State is well aware of the situation and will be ready to play. NC State has lost 3 of their last 4 games but to teams Duke, FSU, and UNC. Wake Forest is a scoring machine with minimal defense. Wake Forest has lost its last 7 road games, scoring 70.4 points, while allowing 82.3 per game. Wake Forest has also attempted the 8th-most free throws in the NCAA Division I. The Demon Deacons have averaged 24.3 free throws per game and 29 per game over their last 5 games which adds to the point total while the clock is stopped. Both teams average over 70 points per game and both teams allow over 70 points per game. Look for NC State to win big in a high scoring game as they are determined to make the brackets.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
WAKE FOREST
- Demon Deacons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 9-1-1 in Demon Deacons last 11 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 5-1-2 in Demon Deacons last 8 games as a road underdog.
NC STATE
- Over is 5-0 in Wolfpack’s last 5 games following an ATS loss.
- Wolfpack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Home team is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: NC State -7.5 / Over 151.5
Fade the Public: no data / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
Wake Forest vs NC State Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball