The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-5) go head-to-head with the Cornell Big Red (6-7) at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Cornell Big Red vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Prediction
The Big Red come in on a high note after defeating the Binghamton Bearcats in their last contest, 86-75. The Big Red had a much better free throw rate (0.431 vs. 0.091) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 vs. 12.8). Cornell received a boost from Matt Morgan, who was the game’s high scorer with 38 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
In the Demon Deacons’ previous outing, they beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 90-78. The Demon Deacons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.8 vs. 22.9) and had a much better free throw rate (0.464 vs. 0.220). Jaylen Hoard was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Cornell in this matchup. The Big Red rank 339th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.8 percent), while Wake Forest ranks 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Morgan (0 points) has been fantastic for the Big Red while Brandon Childress (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Demon Deacons.
Cornell Big Red vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wake Forest, ATS Winner – Wake Forest, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cornell ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Wake Forest ranks 136th (22.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Big Red have outscored opponents by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Cornell has been defeated by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
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