The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3) meet the Charlotte 49ers (2-4) at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Prediction
The last time Charlotte played, they were defeated by the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-69. Chattanooga’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Charlotte. The Mocs had a rate of 13.6, while the 49ers posted a mark of 17.8. Jon Davis was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 11-for-25 shooting.
The Demon Deacons beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last matchup, 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.
The Demon Deacons won the only contest against the 49ers last season, 80-57. The Demon Deacons had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.578 vs. 0.372) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 24.3).
The aggressive Charlotte offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to last season, the 49ers rank 35th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Wake Forest has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 302nd-ranked FTA rate of 0.276).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wake Forest ranks 158th in assists per game (13.5) while Charlotte ranks 297th (10.8).
The Demon Deacons rank 144th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the 49ers rank 274th (33.6).
Wake Forest ranks 142nd in blocks per game (3.4) while Charlotte ranks 231st (2.6).
The 49ers rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while the Demon Deacons rank 231st (23.2).
Wake Forest ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (6.6) while Charlotte ranks 268th (7.5).
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