The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wake Forest Demon Deacons face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at LJVM Coliseum. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Rutgers vs Wake Forest prediction.

How Does Rutgers Bounce Back?

Rutgers come into this game with a 5-2 record but they sure looked terrible in the last game against Illinois. In the second half of the game, Rutgers only scored 22 points and they ended up losing 76-58. Rutgers on the season is averaging 68.7 points while their defense is giving up 58.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 292nd while the defense is ranked 6th. Aundre Hyatt has been the top player for Rutgers averaging 11.6 points while shooting 34.4 percent from the field. Rutgers is 5-2 in the Big Ten, where Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio State are at the top with 7-1 records.

Wake Forest Has a Chance to Make a Statement

Wake Forest has only four wins this season, but they could make a statement with a win in this game. In the last game against Florida, Wake Forest scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 11 points. Hunter Sallis had a strong game putting up 24 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Wake Forest on the season is averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. In this game, Wake Forest is going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. Hunter Sallis is averaging 19.1 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 44.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Wake Forest is 4-3 in the ACC, where Clemson is at the top with a perfect 7-0 record.

Rutgers vs Wake Forest Betting Prediction

Wake Forest’s offense sure looked impressive in the last game and the yare going to step up again in this game. Rutgers in the last game gave up 76 points and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Rutgers offense is going to have some issues scoring again here, and that is going to be the difference here as Wake Forest is going to get the job done. Back Wake Forest against the spread.