<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Gophers versus the Demon Deacons? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 130 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -2.5 against Minnesota in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 1:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Not only will Wake Forest pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Gophers Pull Off a Win at Lake Buena Vista?</h3><p>Minnesota dropped a close one at home to Wichita State on Thursday, losing 68-66. The Golden Gophers were +2 point underdogs going into the game, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Minnesota trailed 25-24 at halftime but outscored the Shockers 33-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 134 fell just short of the O/U line of 138.</p><p>In their last game, Minnesota's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 23 attempts for a 13% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 57.1% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Harlond Beverly led the way with 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Lu'Cye Patterson added 14 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 30% overall and 20% from deep. Femi Odukale contributed 13 points and 8 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field.</p><p>Defensively, Minnesota held their opponent to 68 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 42 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Golden Gophers were effective in defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13%, hitting only 3 of 23 attempts. Minnesota also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 9, shooting 52%.</p><h3>Will the Wake Forest Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wake Forest dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 75-58 loss to Florida on Thursday. The Demon Deacons were +8 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was under the O/U line of 152.</p> 

<p>Wake Forest trailed 32-28 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 43 points while scoring just 30. They'll need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.</p><p>Wake Forest struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 37.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they hit only 3 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 15% from beyond the arc. They did manage to connect on 86.7% of their free throws, making 13 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Walter Clayton Jr. led the way with 21 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 30.8% from three-point range. Alijah Martin added 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 40% from deep. Tre'Von Spillers contributed 14 points and a team-high 13 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Wake Forest gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field on 23 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 31 shooting, which is 48%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 27, or 29%. Wake Forest also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 77%. Wake Forest allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada