Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-6) vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (12-8)
January 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Panthers -1.5; Over/Under: 142.5
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Pittsburgh Panthers face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Peterson Events Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh prediction.
Wake Forest Looks to Bounce Back
Wake Forest faced off against Pittsburgh in the last game and they looked bad. The offense scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 85 points. Hunter Sallis had a strong game putting up 18 points. Wake Forest on the season is averaging 80.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is good but the defense has been a major issue. Sallis on the season is averaging 17.7 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Facts
- The home team has won 13 of Wake Forest’s last 14 games.
- Each of Wake Forest’s last nine road night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Wake Forest has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Pittsburgh’s Offense Wasn’t Good Enough
Pittsburgh in the last game faced off Miami in the last game and the offense only scored 68 points on the way to the defeat. Blake Hinson had a strong game putting up 21 points and eight rebounds. Pittsburgh is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points. The offense is ranked 131st and the defense is ranked 78th. Blake Hinson is averaging 18 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 41 percent from behind the three point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11.8 points per game. Pittsburgh will take on Notre Dame after this game.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team Facts
- The home team has won each of the last four games between Wake Forest and Pittsburgh.
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last five home games have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Pittsburgh has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Wake Forest.
Wake Forest vs Pitt Betting Prediction
Wake Forest’s offense struggled in the last game but they are still averaging 80.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. I am not sold on this Pittsburgh defense and their defense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Wake Forest’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score and they are going to get the job done here. Back Wake Forest against the spread.
