Florida Gators vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wake Forest vs Florida NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lake Buena Vista.

Wake Forest vs Florida Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Demon Deacons versus the Gators? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and Florida is favored by -6 vs. Wake Forest.

Wake Forest vs. Florida Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Florida Gators
  • Where: Lake Buena Vista at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
  • Date: Thursday, November 28th
  • Betting Odds FL -6, WAKE +199 | FL -248 O/U 152

Demon Deacons Preview: Can The Demon Deacons Secure a Win at Lake Buena Vista?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest picked up a 67-57 win over Detroit on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were favored by 24 points. The Demon Deacons didn’t cover the spread, as the Titans kept the game closer than expected.

Wake Forest led 36-23 at halftime but allowed 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 141-point over/under line.

Demon Deacons Offense Breakdown

Wake Forest's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.3% overall and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds.

Hunter Sallis was a standout, scoring 31 points on 12 of 18 shooting, including 5 of 9 from three-point range. He also added 4 assists. Orlando Lovejoy contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting just 4 of 14 from the field.

Demon Deacons Team Defense

Wake Forest's defense held strong, allowing just 57 points on 39% shooting from the field. They gave up 14 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 53% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Demon Deacons limited their opponent to 10 threes on 35 attempts, a 28% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9, shooting 69%. Wake Forest allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Gators Preview: Will the Gators Win at Home?

Florida cruised to a 93-68 win over Southern Illinois on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Gators were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, just over the O/U line of 159.

Florida took control early, leading 46-25 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 47 points but allowed 43, showing some defensive lapses as the game progressed.

Gators Offense Breakdown

Florida's offense put up 93 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field and hitting 41% from beyond the arc, connecting on 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.3%, and they dished out 25 assists.

Alijah Martin led the way with 32 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes at a 61.5% rate. Thomas Haugh added 19 points, shooting 60% from both the field and from three.

Gators Team Defense

Florida's defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field on 35 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 36 shooting, which is 52%.

From three-point range, Florida's opponents hit 16 of 39 shots, good for 41%. The Gators also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 50%. Florida allowed 16 offensive rebounds.

Demon Deacons vs Gators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Demon Deacons last five road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
  • In their last three home games, Florida has averaged 85 points per game while allowing 82. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Demon Deacons have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Against the spread, the Gators have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 5-0 straight up.

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