Duke (18-5) vs Wake Forest (16-7)
Game Info: Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Cameron Indoor Stadium)
Betting Odds: Duke -6.5 -- Over/Under: 152.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Duke Blue Devils look for a win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils prediction.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons recently beat Syracuse, Georgia Tech and NC State. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 80.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Kevin Miller is averaging 16.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Cameron Hildreth is the third double-digit scorer and Andrew Carr is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free throw line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are coming off wins over Notre Dame and Boston College. The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 80.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Kyle Filipowski is averaging 17.2 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jeremy Roach is averaging 14 points and 2.4 rebounds. Jared McCain is the third double-digit scorer and Mark Mitchell is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
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Duke Blue Devils Team Facts
- Duke has won 26 of its last 27 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of the last seven night games between Wake Forest and Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Duke has won the first half in each of its last six home games against Wake Forest.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Facts
- Wake Forest has lost 16 of its last 17 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Wake Forest's last seven night games at Cameron Indoor Stadium have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in each of its last six games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Matchup/League Facts
- Duke ranks 354th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.6).
- Duke ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.0%).
- Wake Forest ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.2%).
- Wake Forest ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.3).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils prediction
The Duke Blue Devils obviously should be favored as they're the more talented team, and they've owned Wake Forest with wins in 9 of the last 10 meetings. However, Wake Forest gets up for these games and while it doesn't have much success SU, the Demon Deacons have covered 5 of the last 7 meetings. This is still an in-state rivalry, and the Demon Deacons have the offensive talent to hang around this year. I'll grab the points with Wake Forest.
Randy’s Pick Wake Forest +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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