The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Wake Forest and North Carolina State on Sunday, with the host Demon Deacons trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Carolina State Wolfpack were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons bring a 9-5 record (5-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-5 Wolfpack, who are 6-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Wake Forest go 6-7 so far and the North Carolina State Wolfpack go 5-7.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons sit at No. 169 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the North Carolina State Wolfpack sit at No. 83 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Wake Forest's No. 96-ranked scoring average of 76.86 PPG, against a North Carolina State Wolfpack defense rated No. 123 and allowing 69.27 PPG. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons FG% has averaged 44.05% to date this season, more than the North Carolina State Wolfpack shooters have managed so far (41.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anthony Barber scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Wolfpack to a win (they lost 77-72 to Louisville at PNC Arena on Thursday).
Devin Thomas scored 21 points and chipped in with 21 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 91-75 against Duke in college basketball action at Joel Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
North Carolina State home to Florida State, Wednesday, January 13th
Wake Forest at Virginia Tech, Wednesday, January 13th