Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Detroit vs Wake Forest NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Winston-Salem.
Detroit vs Wake Forest Prediction
Looking to win big? The Titans and Demon Deacons face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are hosting the game at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Wake Forest being favored by -21 over Detroit.
Detroit vs. Wake Forest Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Detroit Titans at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Where: Winston-Salem at Lawrence Joel Coliseum
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds WAKE -21, DET +1650 | WAKE -4750 O/U 142.5
Titans Preview: Do the Titans Have a Shot at a Win at Winston-Salem?
Detroit picked up a 70-59 road win over Ball State on Wednesday, November 20th. The Titans entered the game as +11 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Detroit led 32-27 at halftime and outscored Ball State 38-32 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 129, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.
Titans Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Titans put up 70 points, shooting 45.5% from the field and 52.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 17 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on just 61.1% of their free throws, going 11 for 18.
Orlando Lovejoy led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jared Lary added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Emmanuel Kuac and Juanse Gorosito each knocked down 3 threes, with Gorosito shooting 60% from downtown.
Titans Team Defense
Detroit's defense held their opponent to just 59 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Titans gave up 12 two-point field goals on 19 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Detroit's defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 25 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 shots, shooting 66%. The Titans allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Demon Deacons Preview: Can the Wake Forest Offense Score Enough at Home?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games
Wake Forest picked up an 82-69 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday, November 19th. The Demon Deacons were at home and entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -23 point spread. While they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread.
Wake Forest led 44-34 at halftime and outscored Western Carolina 38-35 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.
Demon Deacons Offense Breakdown
Wake Forest put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.4%, thanks in part to hitting 12 of 31 from beyond the arc, good for 38.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 19 attempts, an 84.2% clip.
Three players scored 20 points for the Demon Deacons: Hunter Sallis, Ice Emery, and Cord Stansberry, with Stansberry hitting 4 of 8 from deep. Cameron Hildreth added 18 points and 6 assists, while also shooting 66.7% from three.
Demon Deacons Team Defense
Despite Wake Forest's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their latest game. The opposing team shot 42% from the field, hitting 27 of their 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Wake Forest gave up 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 of those shots, shooting 84%.
Titans vs Demon Deacons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Demon Deacons have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 63 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Titans have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Demon Deacons have an ATS mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Wake Forest posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Detroit vs Wake Forest Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Detroit +21 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.