The No. 3 Tennessee Volunteers (9-1) welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-3) to Thompson-Boling Arena as they look to extend their eight-game home winning streak. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Prediction
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). With 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Jaylen Hoard was the top scorer from either team.
The Volunteers had no trouble getting past the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears in their last outing, 86-41. The Volunteers had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.090) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.608 vs. 0.261). Jordan Bone was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
The Volunteers won the lone game against the Demon Deacons last season, 79-60. Tennessee had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.607 vs. 0.434). Wake Forest, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 21.4).
Bone and Grant Williams have been playing well over the last five games for Tennessee. Bone has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Williams has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Tennessee could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. Since last season, the Volunteers rank 22nd in offensive efficiency, while Wake Forest ranks 258th in defensive efficiency.
Wake Forest vs. Tennessee Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Tennessee ranks second in assists per game (16.9) while Wake Forest ranks 192nd (13.4).
The Demon Deacons rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Volunteers rank 160th (34.5).
Tennessee ranks ninth in blocks per game (4.8) while Wake Forest ranks 111th (3.4).
The Volunteers rank 187th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 238th (20.2).
