Detroit Mercy vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 23

Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes cheers on his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.
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  • Wake Forest is a -23.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Wake Forest TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Nov. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-115).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+23.5 -105O 143.5 -105+1900
Wake Forest -23.5 -115U 143.5 -115-10000

Detroit Mercy vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+3.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 18 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+5.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 43.68% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.3 Units / 102.38% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 1-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI).

  • 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 1.85% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy shot 42% (733/1,746) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,044 points/1,746 shots) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy made 5.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Detroit Mercy had a TS% of 45% last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wake Forest had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Wake Forest averaged 1.34 points per shot (2,650 points/1,982 shots) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (251/675) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy averaged 7.0 steals per game (216 steals/31 games) last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (105/344) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (126/356) in the first half last season — tied for 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 44% (433/980) in the first half last season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 42% (413/985) in the second half last season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%


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