Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12/31/2022

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons 12/31/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Virginia Tech Hokies will go against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in NCAAB action in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, NC, on Saturday, December 31, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET.

Virginia Tech has victories over North Carolina, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Dayton, and Penn State, putting them on the verge of the top 25.

Sean Pedulla, a sophomore guard, averages 17.3 points per game to lead the Hokies in scoring. Additionally, Virginia Tech relies on the efforts of senior forwards Justyn Mutts (13.9 PPG and 5.6 RPG) and Grant Basile (13.9 PPG and 5.6 RPG) (13.3 PPG and 7.9 RPG).

Senior guard Hunter Cattoor (9.6 PPG and 4.1 RPG) and sophomore guard Darius Maddox are two further guys to keep an eye on (9.3 PPG).

Virginia Tech averages 75.4 points per game this year while shooting 48.1 percent from the field, including 35.1 percent from long distance.

According to KenPom, their offensive efficiency rating, which takes into account the strength of schedule, places it 24th in Division 1. The assist-to-turnover ratio (1.52) for VA Tech is likewise exceptional (13th-best).

The Hokies’ opponents score 62.9 points against them, and they shoot 40.8 percent from the field overall, including 29.7 percent from the long range. According to KenPom, their modified defensive efficiency rating places them 63rd.

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
The total went UNDER in 6 of Virginia Tech’s last 9 matches.
The Hokies are 6-1 SU in their previous 7 meetings.

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Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions 12/31/2022

Wake Forest lost three of its last six matches, but two of those victories came against highly regarded Duke and Wisconsin teams.

Tyree Appleby, a senior guard, leads the Demon Deacons in scoring as they are 1-0 in ACC play (18.0 PPG).

Wake Forest will also be featuring sophomore guard Cameron Hildreth (12.3 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game), junior guard Damari Monsanto (10.6 points per game), and junior center Andrew Carr (10.1 PPG and 5.2 RPG).

Wake Forest averages 75.5 points and 46.4 percent shooting from the field, including 35.3 percent from the three-point range.

According to KenPom, its modified offensive efficiency rating comes in at 63rd, while its assist-to-turnover ratio (1.03) comes in at 135th. 70.8 points are scored against the Demon Deacons on 43.1 percent shooting, including 32.8 percent from long range.

Their defensive effectiveness score after adjustments places them 106th.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their previous 5 encounters.
The total went OVER in 6 of Wake Forest’s last 9 matches.
The Demon Deacons are 9-4 SU in their last 13 matches.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

The Demon Deacons are not under pressure to win this game, but it is a crucial test for a squad that struggled to find its consistency this year.

They’ll need to hit the glass and get out on the break for some easy baskets if they want to defeat Virginia Tech. The Hokies have a strong defense (44th in adjusted defensive efficiency) and can score a lot of points, especially while traveling.

Since the Deacs lack a player who can routinely score 20 or more points, Wake also needs a big effort from its top scorer, Appleby.

The game’s winning margin will be determined by his shooting performance. They only played against Charleston and Boston College for two games, losing both of them.

It’s time for Virginia Tech to get its act together on the road with upcoming games against Syracuse, Virginia, and Clemson.

Cattoor (9.6 PPG), who departed the BC game due to a left forearm injury, is a possible absence for them. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win to a predicted score of 73-70.

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