The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3) take on the Davidson Wildcats (8-2) at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Davidson Wildcats at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Free Prediction
The Wildcats will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Cleveland State Vikings in their last outing, 83-63. Davidson won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had 21 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Vikings had two and 25, respectively. With 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Kellan Grady was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Demon Deacons played, they beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 90-78. The Demon Deacons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.8 vs. 22.9) and had a much better free throw rate (0.464 vs. 0.220). Jaylen Hoard was the game’s top scorer with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
Davidson figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 80th in offensive efficiency, while Wake Forest ranks 278th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Davidson ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while Wake Forest ranks 211th (20.3).
The Wildcats average 16.3 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Demon Deacons rank 170th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Davidson ranks second in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Wake Forest ranks 102nd (3.4).
The Wildcats rank 25th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Demon Deacons rank 120th (6.5).
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