Dec 18, 7:00 PM | Joel Coliseum
Furman Paladins vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Odds
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be trying to slam the Furman Paladins on Tuesday when the teams tip off at Joel Coliseum in college betting action.
The Demon Deacons sport records of 4-5 and 3-4 ATS heading into this battle, while the Paladins have 3-6 and 1-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-1 for the Demon Deacons and 2-1 for the Paladins.
View Furman vs Wake Forest Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
The Demon Deacons were listed as 13-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the total was expected shortly.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 246-ranked Demon Deacons and the No. 331-rated Paladins in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 65-61 win for the Demon Deacons on Tuesday.
How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Paladins rank No. 226 in NCAA Division 1 with 34 per game. That compares with Wake Forest’s No. 310 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Wake Forest is college basketball's No. 242-ranked team at 5.3 per game, while the Paladins rate No. 189 with 6 per game.
Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Furman owns the country's No. 195-rated mark, allowing 71.3 points per game on the highway. Wake Forest, on the other hand, rates No. 230 in scoring at home.
Last time out for Furman, they were a 64-50 loser as they battled Auburn on the road. They covered in the match as a 16-point underdog. Colin Reddick scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Paladins to a win (they lost 64-50 to Auburn at Auburn Arena on Saturday).
Wake Forest lost its last outing, a 71-67 result against Seton Hall on December 8. They failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog. Wake Forest got 28 points from C.J. Harris on the way to a 71-67 loss against Seton Hall on Saturday at Joel Coliseum.
Furman Paladins Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Jacksonville are 1-0
After playing Auburn are 0-1
After a loss are 7-3
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing UNC Greensboro are 1-3
After playing Seton Hall are 1-0
After a loss are 4-6
A few Paladins at Demon Deacons trends to consider:
Furman is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Wake Forest is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Wake Forest is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Furman at Jacksonville, Saturday, December 22
Wake Forest at UNC Greensboro, Saturday, December 22