The Duke Blue Devils (16-2) travel to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-4) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem and televised on ESPN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 4:30 ET.
Duke Blue Devils vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons
The Blue Devils Are Coming Off A Win
Duke Blue Devils Recent Game/Games
Duke improved to 16-2 on the season with an 88-63 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Blue Devils, who were -22.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
After leading 40-34 at halftime, Duke’s defense stepped up, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 48. The game’s total points of 151 went over the O/U line of 138.5.
The Demon Deacons Are Coming Off A Win
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest improved to 15-4 on the season with a narrow 67-66 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Demon Deacons were -1 favorites at home, and the game ended in a push against the spread. The total points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.
Wake Forest trailed 31-29 at halftime but rallied in the second half, outscoring the Tar Heels 38-35 to secure the win.
Blue Devils Offense Breakdown
Duke’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 52.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.6%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting from inside the arc (22/33). From three-point range, they hit 8 of 24 attempts, shooting 33.3%.
At the free-throw line, Duke connected on 20 of 25 attempts, good for 80%. They also dished out 18 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Cooper Flagg led the way with 28 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Tyrese Proctor added 20 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.
Demon Deacons Offense Breakdown
Wake Forest managed just 67 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 13.3% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 15 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they connected on 21 of 27 free throws, good for 77.8%.
They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out just 7 assists. RJ Davis led the way with 21 points, while Cameron Hildreth added 20, despite shooting 31.2% overall and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Blue Devils Team Defense
Duke’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Blue Devils gave up 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the arc, Duke’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposing team struggled, hitting just 14 of 26 attempts for 53%. Duke also kept the offensive boards in check, allowing only 4 offensive rebounds.
Demon Deacons Team Defense
Despite Duke’s defense giving up 63 points, they managed to keep their opponent’s shooting in check, allowing 44% from the field. The Blue Devils allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Duke’s defense held their opponent to 5 made threes on 15 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 14, shooting 53%. Duke limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.
Blue Devils vs Demon Deacons Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Duke has been good against the spread posting a mark of 5-0. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 80 points per game.
- Wake Forest has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 80 points per game while allowing 70. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Demon Deacons have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Blue Devils have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Blue Devils vs Demon Deacons Prediction
The Demon Deacons come in as the underdog at +9.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 134.5, and our model projects the Blue Devils and Demon Deacons to reach a combined total of 145 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Duke Blue Devils, Wake Forest Demon Deacons