USC Upstate Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our USC Upstate vs Wake Forest NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Winston-Salem.

USC Upstate vs Wake Forest Prediction

Looking to win big? The Spartans and Demon Deacons face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Demon Deacons are hosting the game at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151 points, and Wake Forest is favored by -26.5 vs. USC Upstate.

USC Upstate vs. Wake Forest Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: USC Upstate Spartans at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Where: Winston-Salem at Lawrence Joel Coliseum
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds WAKE -26.5, SCUP +3750 | WAKE -20000 O/U 151

Spartans Preview: Is a Win at Winston-Salem Possible for the Spartans?

USC Upstate dropped their season opener 93-74 to Virginia Tech on Friday. Despite being heavy underdogs (+24), the Spartans kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

USC Upstate trailed 37-32 at halftime but allowed 56 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. Although they couldn’t pull off the upset, they covered the spread.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

USC Upstate's offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 50.9% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They also dished out 15 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, while shooting 69.2% from the free-throw line, hitting 9 of 13 attempts.

Mister Dean led the way with 20 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, while Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon Rechsteiner each added 19 points, with Rechsteiner hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Carmelo Adkins was nearly perfect, shooting 85.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts.

Spartans Team Defense

USC Upstate Spartans struggled defensively, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 23 of 41 shots.

From beyond the arc, USC Upstate's defense gave up 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 76%. The Spartans allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Demon Deacons Preview: Can the Demon Deacons Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest pulled off a 72-70 win over Michigan on Sunday, November 10th. The Demon Deacons were +2 underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

After trailing 38-34 at halftime, Wake Forest tightened up defensively, allowing just 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 themselves. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 156.5.

Demon Deacons Offense Breakdown

Wake Forest put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, with a 55.6% success rate on two-point attempts (20/36) and 30% from beyond the arc (6/20). At the free-throw line, they hit 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.

Tre'Von Spillers was a standout, shooting 85.7% overall and 66.7% from three-point range, finishing with 16 points. Hunter Sallis led the team with 18 points, while Juke Harris and Roddy Gayle Jr. each contributed 11 points.

Demon Deacons Team Defense

Wake Forest gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 made baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Wake Forest's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. At the free-throw line, their opponents shot 73%, converting 14 of 19 attempts. Wake Forest also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Spartans vs Demon Deacons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Spartans last ten road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
Through their last ten home contests, the Demon Deacons offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Wake Forest posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 2-8 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Wake Forest has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.