Minnesota vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 29

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 -2.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
  • Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
  • Minnesota / Wake Forest TV channel: ESPN2

The Minnesota Golden Gophers visit State Farm Field House to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Nov. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Kissimmee, FL.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Minnesota vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 129.5 total points.

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Minnesota vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Minnesota+2.5 -105O 129.5 -105+125
Wake Forest -2.5 -115U 129.5 -115-155

Minnesota vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Minnesota vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+4.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 35 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+5.65 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 1-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -58.44% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 4.2% ROI
  • 1-6 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI
  • 6-1 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 1.35% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (530 assists/ 363 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Minnesota shot 66% from the free throw line (241/366) in the second half last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota shot 68% from the free throw line (392/575) last season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

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%

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (191/522) last season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (84/262) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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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