It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-5) welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-5) to McCamish Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Free Prediction
In the Demon Deacons’ last matchup, they defeated 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). With 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jaylen Hoard was the game’s high scorer.
The Yellow Jackets dismantled the Lamar Cardinals in their last contest, 88-69. Georgia Tech’s 0.603 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Lamar, who had a rate of 0.425. With 14 points and five assists, Georgia Tech’s Jose Alvarado had a solid performance.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Yellow Jackets won the last matchup 64-56. Georgia Tech’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Wake Forest. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.316, while the Demon Deacons posted a mark of 0.175.
Brandon Childress and Hoard have been playing well over the last five games for Wake Forest. Childress has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Hoard has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Georgia Tech appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Yellow Jackets rank 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while Wake Forest is 234th in effective field goal percentage (0.501). Additionally, the Demon Deacons, who rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.354), could get to the line a ton against the Yellow Jackets, who rank 275th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.259).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Georgia Tech ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Wake Forest ranks 136th (22.9).
The Yellow Jackets average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Demon Deacons rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Georgia Tech ranks 19th in blocks per game (5.2) while Wake Forest ranks 105th (3.2).
The Demon Deacons rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Yellow Jackets rank 90th (33.8).
Georgia Tech averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. Wake Forest ranks 89th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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The Demon Deacons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Yellow Jackets have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
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