The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) clash with the Western Carolina Catamounts (2-5) at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Prediction
In the Catamounts’ last contest, they topped the Jacksonville Dolphins, 77-65. Western Carolina had an effective field goal percentage of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.534). Jacksonville, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.228). Carlos Dotson played a key role for Western Carolina with 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Demon Deacons lost a tough one against the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last contest, 93-91. Houston Baptist’s turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Wake Forest. The Huskies had a rate of 10.4 (stronger than their season average of 17.2), while the Demon Deacons posted a mark of 23.9 (above their season average of 16.8). With 22 points and 15 rebounds, Wake Forest’s Jaylen Hoard had a solid performance.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Wake Forest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Wake Forest ranks 228th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Western Carolina has forced the 73rd-most turnovers in the country (20.7 percent).
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wake Forest ranks 148th in assists per game (13.8) while Western Carolina ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
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