Pittsburgh Panthers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup

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

Pittsburgh vs Wake Forest Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Wake Forest as the -2 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.

Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Where: Winston-Salem at Lawrence Joel Coliseum
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds WAKE -2, PITT +104 | WAKE -125 O/U 138.5

Panthers Preview: Will Pittsburgh Shock Everyone at Lawrence Joel Coliseum?

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

Pittsburgh improved to 14-6 on the season with a 73-65 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Panthers, who were favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

After trailing 44-42 at halftime, Pittsburgh’s defense stepped up in the second half, holding the Tar Heels to just 21 points while scoring 31 themselves.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Panthers put up 73 points, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 9 of 26 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.6%, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 attempts (80%).

Jaland Lowe led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. RJ Davis also connected on 3 of 6 from three, finishing with 16 points and 5 assists. Zack Austin was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 60% from three, while Cameron Corhen made 5 of 6 shots, contributing 14 points.

Panthers Team Defense

Even with Pittsburgh's defense holding them to 65 points, the opposing team managed to shoot 42% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 15/30, good for 50% shooting.

From three-point range, the team hit 9 of their 26 shots, shooting 34%. They also made 16 of 20 free throws, an 80% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Demon Deacons Preview: Can Wake Forest Grab a Win at Home?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Game/Games

Wake Forest fell to 15-6 on the season after a 72-59 loss to Louisville on Tuesday. The Demon Deacons were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Wake Forest found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 45-21 at halftime. They managed to outscore Louisville 38-27 in the second half, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.

Demon Deacons Offense Breakdown

Wake Forest managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they hit 62.5% of their free throws, going 5-for-8 from the line.

Terrence Edwards Jr. led the team with 18 points, hitting 4 of 11 from three-point range. Reyne Smith added 16 points, also connecting on 4 threes, while Chucky Hepburn contributed 14 points and 8 assists. Efton Reid III was efficient inside, shooting 5-for-6 from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Demon Deacons Team Defense

Wake Forest's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 12/23 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opponent hit 11 of 36 attempts, shooting 30%. Wake Forest also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws, converting at a 71% rate. The Demon Deacons gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Demon Deacons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home games, Wake Forest has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 66 points per game.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Pittsburgh has an ATS mark of 5-3-2 while going 4-6 straight up.
The last ten games that Wake Forest was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-2-1 while going 10-0 straight up.