It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the Boston College Eagles (10-5, 1-2 ACC) welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-6, 1-1 ACC) to Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Boston College Eagles Betting Prediction
In the Demon Deacons’ last matchup, they defeated the Syracuse Orange, 73-67. The Demon Deacons held the Orange to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 39.5) and had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 17.1). Wake Forest was lifted by Bryant Crawford, who was the team’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The Eagles lost to the No. 25 Clemson Tigers in their last contest, 74-70. Converting at the free throw line was one of Clemson’s largest strengths. They were 18-20 (90.0 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-6 (83.3 percent). Jerome Robinson had a solid game for Boston College, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting.
Boston College figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Eagles rank 77th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while Wake Forest ranks 247th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.5 percent). Moreover, the Demon Deacons are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.296). The Eagles, however, rank 27th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.172).
Robinson has averaged 19.8 points over the last five games for Boston College.
After the Demon Deacons won all three games against the Eagles last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Wake Forest won 92-78. Wake Forest did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (33-43; 76.7 percent). Boston College, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 16.5).
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Boston College Eagles Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Boston College, ATS Winner – Boston College, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston College ranks 37th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Wake Forest ranks 166th (35.3).
The Eagles rank 129th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 209th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
Boston College ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Wake Forest ranks 83rd (6.1).
The Eagles are 35th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Demon Deacons are 37th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Demon Deacons’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
