The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-4) clash against the Army West Point Black Knights (5-3) at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 8, 2017.
Army West Point Black Knights at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Prediction
The Black Knights are hoping for a better outcome after their 71-66 loss to the Binghamton Bearcats in their last matchup. Binghamton’s 0.319 free throw rate was their largest strength over Army West Point, who had a mark of 0.106. The Bearcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.196, while the Black Knights’ was below their season average of 0.145. Jordan Fox had a good outing for Army West Point, recording 13 points and five assists.
In the Demon Deacons’ last matchup, they won big over the Charlotte 49ers, 80-57. The Demon Deacons held the 49ers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.372 (below their season average of 0.547) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (below the 33.7 mark opponents have averaged against Wake Forest this season). Bryant Crawford was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting.
Army West Point could have a tough time creating turnovers. Dating back to last season, Wake Forest ranks 75th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Army West Point has forced the 247th-most turnovers (18.0 percent).
Army West Point Black Knights at Wake Forest Demon Deacons Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Army West Point ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Wake Forest ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Black Knights rank 24th in assists per game (16.7) while the Demon Deacons rank 204th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Wake Forest ranks 110th in blocks per game (3.6) while Army West Point ranks 259th (2.0).
The Demon Deacons rank 120th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Black Knights rank 241st (7.2).
Army West Point averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Wake Forest ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7).
