In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs Wake Forest betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Sunday, March 24th at the LJVM Coliseum. We will take a look at:
-The Georgia Bulldogs recent form and recent player performance
-The Wake Forest Demon Deacons recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Georgia and Wake Forest
Wake Forest Offense Impressed Again
Wake Forest faced off against Appalachian State in the first game of the NIT, and it was a dominant victory. Wake Forest scored 87 points and they ended u spinning by 11 points. Kevin Miller had a strong game putting up 31 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Wake Forest already lost to Georgia this season, which was one of three non-conference defeats alongside Utah and LSU. The Demon Deacons won three of the last four games, including the one over Clemson. Wake Forest is averaging 78.4 points, while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. Hunter Sallis is averaging 18 points while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from behind the three point line.
Georgia Coming Off Close Victory
Georgia faced off against Xavier in the last game, and they were able to secure the 78-76 victory. Silas Demary Jr had a strong game, putting up 16 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Georgia is averaging 74.9 points, while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. Georgia is a good offensive team, but the defense has been a major issue all season. Noah Thomasson is having a strong season, averaging 12.7 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 34 percent from behind the three point line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Facts
- Wake Forest has won each of its last 32 games against non-Conference opponents at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
- Twenty-nine of Wake Forest’s last 36 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Wake Forest has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games against non-Conference opponents at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Georgia Bulldogs Team Facts
- Georgia has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.
- Eight of Georgia’s last nine day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last nine Sunday games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wake Forest ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.2%).
- Wake Forest ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.6%).
- Georgia ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.6).
- Georgia ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.7).
Georgia vs Wake Forest Betting Prediction
Wake Forest is averaging 78.4 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Georgia is giving up 74.6 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Georgia’s offense is good, but they aren’t going to score enough to keep this game close. Wake Forest is going to score at least 80 points, and they are going to cover the spread here.