Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers 1/25/23 – The Wake Forest Demon Deacons travel to face the Pitt Panthers, one of the ACC’s most storied powers and a league newcomer will meet. Wake Forest is currently 14-6 overall and has a 6-3 record during conference play. The Panthers are currently 13-7 overall, and 6-3 in ACC play. It will be a close fight between these two teams as per latest NCAAB betting predictions.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Petersen Events Center
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Odds
Wake Forest
Moneyline: +117
Spread: +2 (-105)
Total: 145.5 over (-105)
Pittsburgh Panthers
Moneyline: -127
Spread: -2 (-105)
Total: 145.5 under (-105)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Analysis
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons were back to their best last season with a 25-win campaign and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. With 14 wins and a 6-3 record in the highly competitive ACC, Wake appears to be a team that is determined to return to the NCAA Tournament. The Deacons lost by #10 Virginia by a score 76-67 after winning four consecutive games, including a victory over #19 Clemson. Wake’s Damari Monanto scored a career-high 25 point total. Cameron Hildreth contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. This season, Wake has been primarily offensively focused. The Demon Deacons rank 39th in scoring offense/game. The team ranks 40th nationally in field goal percentage, and 28th in 3pt field goals percentage. Wake is also a great basketball protector, ranking 57th in the nation for the fewest turnovers per match. This season, the Deacons rank 233rd nationally in scoring defense. They rank 178th in the opponent’s field goal percentage, and 170th for 3pt defense. Wake Forest ranks 190th nationally in total rebounding.
The Pitt Panthers are now up to 13 wins after winning only 11 games last year. They have also matched last year’s six conference wins. The Panthers lost to Florida State by a score 71-64 at their home on Saturday afternoon. They had a chance to surpass last year’s conference win total. The Panthers were defeated when Florida State scored 10 field goals from the three-point line. The Panthers lost their third conference game this year with 36 points from Jamarius Burton and Blake Hinson. Unlike Wake Forest, the Panthers have done most of their damage at the defensive end. Pitt currently ranks 116th in scoring defense. The Panthers ranked 46th in opponent field goal percentage, which means that opponents are having trouble shooting at a high level. Pitt is also ranked at 74th in 3pt defense. Pittsburgh is 52nd in total rebounding. Pittsburgh is ranked 88th on the offensive side of basketball in scoring offense. The team ranks 125th in field goals percentage and 175th for 3pt field goals percentage. Pittsburgh ranks 114th nationally in turnovers per match, slightly above the national average.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Against the Spread
Wake Forest are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Wake Forest’s last 9 games. Wake Forest are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Wake Forest are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Pittsburgh. Wake Forest are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games. Pittsburgh are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games against Wake Forest. Pittsburgh are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home. Pittsburgh are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Free Pick
Wake Forest is now the 28th-best 3pt field goal percentage in the country. The Deacons will exploit the Panther the same way Florida State did. They will spread the floor, forcing the big men of the Panthers to take to the shooters. Wake Forest has the potential and will claim the victory against the Panthers based on NCAA basketball online betting stats.
Free Pick: Wake Forest Deacons
