College basketball betting interest will be high on Wednesday when the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest hit the hard court against the Panthers of Pittsburgh.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Pittsburgh Panthers to cover the point spread in this one found them as 7-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will look to cover the spread vs the Pittsburgh Panthers on Wednesday, as the Demon Deacons are 9-15-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Panthers are 12-12 ATS. Wake Forest is 11-14 against the total, while Pittsburgh is 6-18 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 333-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers and the No. 255-rated Wake Forest Demon Deacons in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Pittsburgh's No. 259-ranked scoring average of 63.25 PPG, against a Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense rated No. 200 and allowing 75.37 PPG. The Pittsburgh Panthers FG% has averaged 41.57% to date this season, less than the Wake Forest Demon Deacons shooters have managed so far (44.67% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wake Forest got 29 points from Bryant Crawford on the way to a 90-84 loss against North Carolina State on Saturday at Joel Coliseum.
The Panthers endured a 88-75 loss at the hands of the Seminoles on Sunday, despite a 17-point effort from Shamiel Stevenson at Tucker Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wake Forest home to Notre Dame, Saturday, February 24th
Pittsburgh at Virginia, Saturday, February 24th