The Valparaiso Crusaders (2-1) square off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-1) in the at HTC Center. The game starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Valparaiso Crusaders ATS Prediction
In the Demon Deacons’ last outing, they topped the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 66-59. The Demon Deacons had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.179) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 21.7). Jaylen Hoard had a good game for Wake Forest, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Crusaders defeated the Monmouth Hawks in their last matchup, 64-53. The Crusaders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.434) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 21.9). Deion Lavender was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
The physical Valparaiso offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Crusaders rank 53rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.274, while Wake Forest ranks 298th in FTA rate allowed (0.276).
Wake Forest vs. Valparaiso ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Valparaiso ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Wake Forest ranks 215th (23.1).
The Crusaders average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Demon Deacons rank 199th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Valparaiso ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Wake Forest ranks 188th (3.6).
The Crusaders rank 98th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Demon Deacons rank 231st (14.4).
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