Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Miami Hurricanes 2/18/2023

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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will go against the #15 Miami Hurricanes in NCAAB action in Watsco Center, FL, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.

Last Saturday, the Demon Deacons defeated Georgia Tech and earned their third straight victory. Even though they were outrebounded by eight and only managed a 27.3% three-point shooting percentage, they managed to complete the task.

With 19 points, Cameron Hildreth led the squad on a huge day. The Demon Deacons did not quite qualify for the Big Dance despite their recent unbeaten run.

As one of the “Next Four Out,” they are now expected to succeed yet still have work to do. A third victory over a top opponent would undoubtedly be beneficial. Wake Forest is ranked 76th in KenPom’s rankings.

Wake Forest scores 77.7 points per game while operating at the 61st-highest modified tempo in the country. They shot 46.4% from the floor and 36.6% from beyond the arc.

The Demon Deacons are second in the conference in free throw attempts made, averaging 20.3 per game. The 73.1 points Wake Forest allows per game ranks 13th out of the 15 ACC teams.

On three-pointers, their rivals shoot 34.3% and 43.7% respectively. These are ranked eighth and ninth, respectively, in the conference.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 matches.
The total went OVER in 13 of Wake Forest’s last 15 matches.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches against Miami.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Miami Hurricanes Predictions 2/18/2023

Miami is attempting to retake the top spot in the league standings with a five-game winning run coming into this matchup. The Tar Heels were their most recent victims, as Miami left Chapel Hill with an 80-72 victory.

The game got close, but Miami maintained their lead for the entire second half and out-rebounded a strong opponent 40-32. Guard Jordan Miller led the squad with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Miami is only ranked #33 nationwide according to KenPom, despite being ranked #15 in the AP poll. In any case, their unbeaten run has them moving up since the most recent update to Bracketology lists them as a four-seed.

Playing at home should help as they are 14-0 and have a shot at winning their sixth straight game. Wake Forest has a fantastic offense, but it can’t compare to Miami’s.

The Hurricanes, who played at a slower pace than the Demon Deacons, led the ACC in scoring with 79.0 points per game.

They are 22nd in the nation and first in the league with a team field goal percentage of 48.3%. Their 36.5% three-point shooting rate is also impressive.

The Miami Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their previous 5 matches.
The Miami Hurricanes are 5-0 SU in their last 5 matches.
The Miami Hurricanes are 14-0 SU in their last 14 matches at home.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs #15 Miami Hurricanes. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #15 Miami Hurricanes. Although Wake Forest is not a pushover on the road, it is difficult to defend betting against Miami at home.

The Hurricanes are scoring 82.9 points per game and shooting 49.9% as a team while at home, both of which are significantly over their already exceptional season norms. They are also unbeaten. Additionally, they make 38.1% of their threes at home.

On both ends of the floor, Wake Forest’s stats on the road decline a little.

Most obviously, they permit opponents to shoot 46.5% on the road, which would rank 13th in the ACC. The #15 Miami Hurricanes will win to a predicted score of 83-75.

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