Wake Forest vs Florida Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks
Florida (6-0) vs. Wake Forest (6-1)
November 28, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest +6; Over/Under: +150
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The Florida Gators and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Thursday in college basketball action at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Florida Prediction. This article will include a Wake Forest vs Florida Pick.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators recently beat Florida A&M and Southern Illinois, and they play Virginia, Arizona State, and North Carolina next. The Florida Gators are averaging 88.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Alijah Martin is averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 16.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Will Richard is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Condon is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Western Carolina and Detroit Mercy, and they play Texas A&M, Boston College, and James Madison next. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 72.9 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 38.1 percent shooting. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18.9 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Hildreth is averaging 11 points and 4.9 rebounds. Tre’Von Spillers is dishing 0.7 assists and Davin Cosby is grabbing 1 rebound. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are shooting 29.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won 21 of its last 22 Thursday games against non-conference opponents.
- Wake Forest has lost 22 of its last 24 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Wake Forest vs Florida Prediction
The Florida Gators have more options offensively and have shown more up to this point. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons just don’t have the scoring depth to scare quality teams, and it’s why they’re likely going to have issues in the ACC. This is also a home game for the Gators, with it taking place in Lake Buena Vista, which has its benefits as well. I just don’t see the offensive threats that are going to scare Florida. I’ll lay the points.
