The Pittsburgh Panthers (15-16, 6-14 ACC) battle against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-17, 6-14 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Greensboro Coliseum. The game will air on ACC Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were beaten by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 73-57. Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Pittsburgh. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.497), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.452). Eric Hamilton was Pittsburgh’s leading scorer with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The Demon Deacons got blown out by the North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last contest, 84-64. North Carolina State’s 0.117 free throw rate was their largest strength over Wake Forest, who had a rate of 0.053. The Wolfpack’s mark was below their season average of 0.206, while the Demon Deacons’ was below their season average of 0.320. Wake Forest’s Olivier Sarr contributed 14 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
A focal point for the Wake Forest offense is getting to the free throw line. The Demon Deacons rank fourth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.311), but Pittsburgh is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 48th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.186).
Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest Odds Pick
Prediction: ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Pittsburgh ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Wake Forest ranks 223rd (5.0).
The Demon Deacons rank 63rd in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Panthers rank 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Pittsburgh averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the NCAA. Wake Forest ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Demon Deacons rank 156th in assists per game (12.7) while the Panthers rank 204th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Wake Forest ranks 246th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while Pittsburgh ranks 265th (18.0).
The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Demon Deacons have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (11.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 87.4 points per game (12.7 above their season average).