Wake Forest vs Minnesota Prediction 11-29-24 College Basketball Picks
Minnesota (5-2) vs. Wake Forest (6-2)
November 29, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest -2.5; Over/Under: +131.5
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Friday in college basketball action at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Here’s a Wake Forest vs Minnesota Prediction. This article will include a Wake Forest vs Minnesota Pick.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Central Michigan, lost to Wichita State, and they play Bethune-Cookman, Michigan State, and Indiana next. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 64.4 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 58.7 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Dawson Garcia is averaging 22.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Lu’Cye Patterson is averaging 9.2 points and 3.5 rebounds. Parker Fox is dishing 0.7 assists and Brennan Rigsby is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 61.8 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat Detroit Mercy, lost to Florida, and they play Texas A&M, Boston College, and James Madison next. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 71 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 38.3 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 27.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won nine of its last 10 games after coming off overtime.
- Minnesota has won the first half in each of its last seven Friday games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wake Forest’s last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues has produced a total of 132+ points.
- Thirteen of Minnesota’s last 14 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wake Forest ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.4).
- Wake Forest ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- Minnesota ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.9).
- Minnesota ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (58.7).
Wake Forest vs Minnesota Prediction
I’m not running to the window to side with Wake Forest or Minnesota, teams that are a combined 2-12-1 ATS on the season. However, I have less intrigue to lay points with Wake Forest, who is 1-7 ATS on the season and doesn’t shoot the ball well enough to lay these sorts of lines. The Minnesota Golden Gophers may have less talent, but they defend well, and that could be the difference at the end of a back-to-back. Give me the Gophers and the points.
