The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-6) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (12-8) on Wednesday, January 31st. This game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and televised on ACCN. Both Wake Forest and Pittsburgh will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Wake Forest is favored by 1.5 points against Pittsburgh today, and they have been favored in 14 of their 19 games this season. So far, the Demon Deacons have gone 12-2 as the favorite.
On the road, Wake Forest has struggled, going 1-4 this season. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.0 points per game, and they have lost three straight on the road.
As the favorite this season, Wake Forest has gone 9-4-1 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Demon Deacons have an ATS mark of 7-2-1. However, their ATS record on the road this year is just 1-4 and they are 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games.
So far this season, the over/under record for Wake Forest games is 11-8 and today’s line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (147.2). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.
The Pittsburgh Panthers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After losing their last game to Miami (FL) by a score of 72-68, Pittsburgh’s record now stands at 12-8. They are 3-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, and their record at home is 7-5.
So far this season, the Panthers have been the underdog in five of their 20 games, and they have gone 1-4 in those contests. Their average scoring margin at home is +12.2, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak at home.
As the underdog, Pittsburgh has gone just 1-3-1 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 10-7-2 and their home ATS record is 5-6-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Panthers are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Pittsburgh games is 11-8. The average scoring total in their games this year is 143.5 points, which is right on par with today’s over/under line of 143.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points. On the season, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line of 143.5.
Wake Forest Offense Breakdown
In their recent matchup, the Wake Forest offense ended with 64 points against North Carolina. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.6% and made 3 threes. Offensively, the Demon Deacons hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 85th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 51st in terms of percentage and 69th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Sallis (G) | 17.7 | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| Kevin Miller (G) | 16.8 | 2.6 | 4.1 |
| Cameron Hildreth (G) | 15.0 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
Pittsburgh Offense Breakdown
Compared to their season average of 75.8 points per game, Pittsburgh struggled in their previous game. Against Miami (FL), the Panthers scored 68 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.5%. Offensively, the Panthers have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 311st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 212nd in percentage and 33rd in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Hinson (F) | 18.1 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
| Carlton Carrington (G) | 13.1 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Ishmael Leggett (G) | 11.8 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
Wake Forest Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Wake Forest defense is giving up an average of 70.6 points per contest. In today’s game, the Wake Forest defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 85 points.
Pittsburgh Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Pittsburgh defense is giving up an average of 66.9 points per contest. Against Miami (FL) in their most recent game, the Pittsburgh defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing Miami (FL) to hit 44% of their shots.
Demon Deacons vs Panthers Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Demon Deacons offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 81. Wake Forest posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 2-7-1 ATS.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 2-0-1 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Panthers have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Pittsburgh posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Demon Deacons have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Demon Deacons vs Panthers Prediction
The Panthers come in as the underdog at +1.5, 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 143.5, and our model projects the Demon Deacons and Panthers to reach a combined total of 143 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:January 31, 2024 Pittsburgh Panthers, Wake Forest Demon Deacons