Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Xavier Musketeers Betting Line and Trends Report

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Wake Forest when they take on the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Xavier Musketeers betting line as -9-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Xavier Musketeers are 8-2 overall and 5-4 ATS, while the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 8-2 and 6-4 ATS. As for the betting totals, Xavier boasts a 5-4 on the OU, and Wake Forest is 6-3-1.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 14 (Xavier) and the No. 72 (Wake Forest) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Xavier's No. 125-ranked scoring average of 75.6 PPG, against a Wake Forest Demon Deacons defense rated No. 169 and allowing 72.6 PPG. The Xavier Musketeers FG% has averaged 44.24% to date this season, less than the Wake Forest Demon Deacons shooters have managed so far (48.52% per game).