Detroit vs Wake Forest Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

The Detroit Mercy Titans are visiting the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday, November 23rd at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Detroit Mercy Titans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have a 5-1 record this season and are coming off an 82-69 win over Western Carolina. The Demon Deacons are 1-5 against the spread, and 2-4 in over/under, while having a 4-0 home record.

Offensively, Wake Forest is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 241st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (128th). The Demon Deacons shoot 44.8% from the field (199th) and 29.2% from beyond the arc (294th). The Demon Deacons shoot 71.8% from the free-throw line (152th) and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game (263rd).

Hunter Sallis leads Wake Forest in scoring this season, with an average of 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, while Cameron Hildreth adds 12 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Wake Forest will face Florida, Texas A&M, Boston College, and James Madison following this game.

Detroit Mercy Titans Preview

The Detroit Mercy Titans have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off a 70-59 win in Ball State. The Titans are 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 in over/under while having a 1-1 road record. 

Offensively, Detroit is averaging 75.4 points per game, which ranks 216th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.6 points per game (201st). The Titans shoot 43.7% from the field (239th) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (77th). The Titans shoot 67.3% from the free-throw line (263rd) and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game (24th).

Mark Manciel leads Detroit in scoring with an average of 13.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Orlando Lovejoy adds 11.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Detroit will meet Tulsa after this one.

Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 15 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Wake Forest has won 35 of its last 36 games against non-conference opponents at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
• Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in each of its last 17 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Detroit Mercy Titans will win

• Wake Forest has lost three of its last four day games.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Detroit Mercy Titans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction

In this Detroit Mercy Titans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, Wake Forest is coming as -21 home favorites, and rightfully so. The Demon Deacons are winning by an average of 16 points per game and are undefeated at home this season. On the other hand, the Titans are struggling to shoot the ball, ranking in the bottom half of the nation in field goal and free throw percentage, but are very strong on the boards. Wake Forest is playing their second straight home game, while Detroit its second straight on the road. The value here is with the home team, so pick the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and lay the points at home.