The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-4) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-5) at HTC Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 18, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 151 points with Wake Forest opening as a 4.5-point favorite.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Prediction
The Demon Deacons will be hoping for similar success after dismantling the Army West Point Black Knights in their last contest, 109-80. The Demon Deacons knocked down 21 of their 24 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 31.3). Doral Moore led the way for Wake Forest, recording 20 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Chanticleers played, they defeated the Montreat Cavaliers, 83-70. The Chanticleers had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.256) and held the Cavaliers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.0). With 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Zac Cuthbertson played well for Coastal Carolina.
Wake Forest figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Demon Deacons rank 39th in offensive efficiency, while Coastal Carolina ranks 192nd in defensive efficiency.
Wake Forest heads into the game with records of 6-4 straight up (SU) and 4-4 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Demon Deacons are involved, as six of their 8 games have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina owns records of 6-5 SU and 3-2 ATS. Unlike Wake Forest, games featuring the Chanticleers tend to go over the total (100.0 percent).
Jaylen Shaw has averaged 18.0 points, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals over the last five games for Coastal Carolina.
After the Demon Deacons won the only game against the Chanticleers last season, 86-74, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Wake Forest did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-25; 84.0 percent). Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 vs. 9.4).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Wake Forest is 2-2 ATS on the road with 4 unders and 0 overs.
At home, Coastal Carolina is 0-1 ATS with 1 over and 0 unders.
Coastal Carolina averages 21.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Wake Forest ranks 241st in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Chanticleers rank 23rd in rebounds per game (42.2) while the Demon Deacons rank 169th (35.1).
Wake Forest ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Coastal Carolina ranks 78th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Wake Forest is 3-1 ATS with 3 unders and 1 over.
Coastal Carolina is 1-1 ATS with 2 overs over their last five games.
The Demon Deacons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.8, up from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (7.4 above their season average).
