The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will try to cover the point spread at Joel Coliseum on Wednesday when they get a visit from the Pittsburgh Panthers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to cover the point spread in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Panthers will look to cover the spread vs the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Wednesday, as the Panthers are 11-14-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Demon Deacons are 15-12 ATS. Pittsburgh is 13-14 against the total, while Wake Forest is 18-8-1 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 107-rated Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the No. 257-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Pittsburgh is ranked No. 144 in NCAA basketball at 35.85 per game. Contrast that with Wake Forest's No. 107 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wake Forest is the No. 88-ranked team in the country at 8.11 per game, while Pittsburgh rates No. 78 at 8.22 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Demon Deacons got a huge 31-point effort from John Collins but still lost 99-94 against Duke on Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to North Carolina, Saturday, February 25th
Wake Forest at Louisville, Wednesday, March 1st