Wake Forest (6-2) vs Minnesota (5-2)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm (State Farm Field House)
Betting Odds: Wake Forest -2.5 / Minnesota +2.5 --- Over/Under: 131.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 29th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5-2 this year after they lost to Wichita State in overtime by a score of 68-66 in their last game. Minnesota was able to score 33 points in the second half to force overtime, but their game-winning attempt rattled off the rim for the loss. The Golden Gophers shot 41.5% from the field, 13% on three-pointers, and 52.9% on free throws in the game. Lu’Cye Patterson led Minnesota with 14 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Gophers won three games in a row against Central Michigan, Cleveland State, and Yale. Minnesota has scored 64 points per game and they have allowed 57.2 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 22.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Minnesota is shooting 42.4% from the field, 63% on free throws, and 30.8% on three-pointers this year.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 6-2 this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 75-58 in their last game. Wake Forest trailed 32-28 at the half, but they were outscored 43-30 in the second half in the loss. The Demon Deacons shot 37.5% from the field, 15% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Hunter Sallis led Wake with 15 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Demon Deacons defeated Detroit by a score of 67-57 and Western Carolina by a score of 82-69. Wake Forest has scored 72.9 points per game and they have allowed 66.3 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Wake is shooting 44% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 29.1% on three-pointers this year.
Why Wake Forest will beat Minnesota
- Minnesota has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Wake Forest has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wake Forest has won the first half in seven of its last eight Friday games played at neutral venues.
Why Minnesota will beat Wake Forest
- Minnesota has won each of its last seven Friday games played at neutral venues.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in five of its last six day games.
Minnesota vs Wake Forest Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup trying to bounce back from a loss on Thursday, but neither team has been great offensively this season. Minnesota is only shooting 42% from the field and they barely got by Central Michigan, Yale, and Omaha in recent games. Wake Forest lost by nearly 20 points to Florida on Thursday and they only scored 67 points against Detroit prior to that. I think we are going to see a lower-scoring game in this matchup, so take the under here.
David’s Pick Under 131.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
