Florida Gators vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23
Betting on today’s Gators and Demon Deacons game? Catch the action at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, as the Demon Deacons hosts this showdown at 7:15 ET on ESPNU. The Gators are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Demon Deacons. The game’s over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.
FLORIDA GATORS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +4.5
This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 7:15 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-65 in favor of the Demon Deacons.
- Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Florida has played six games this season and currently has a 4-2 overall record. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Florida has gone 2-3. Florida has a below .500 ATS record of 2-4. Over their last five games, the team is 2-3 against the spread.
Through six games, Florida has an over/under record of 5-0-1 with their games averaging a combined 161 points per game so far. The Gators have an over/under record of 2-0-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 88 points per game.
Florida’s offense had a good outing, putting up 91 points against Baylor. They achieved a 44.9% field goal percentage and went 21/27 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Gators was Riley Kugel with 25 points, while Tyrese Samuel also chipped in with 18 points.
At present, the Gators’ defense is nationally ranked 163rd, allowing 74.7 points per game. In today’s game vs. Wake Forest, the Florida defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Florida made 21 free-throws vs. the Gators.
Will the Wake Forest Defense Show Up at Home?
Wake Forest heads into their 7th game of the season with a 3-3 overall record. In their previous ten home games, Wake Forest has gone 3-7, including last year. Wake Forest is currently sitting below .500 in terms of their ATS performance, holding a 2-4 record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 against the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through six games, Wake Forest has an over/under record of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 151.3 points per game on average. When analyzing the Demon Deacons’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 78 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.
Compared to their season average of 78.3 points per game, Wake Forest struggled in their previous game. Against Charleston Southern, the Demon Deacons scored 71 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.8%. The top scorer for the Demon Deacons was Cameron Hildreth with 21 points, while Kevin Miller also added 14 to the scoreboard.
On the defensive side, Wake Forest is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Florida. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.