Wake Forest vs Syracuse Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
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  • Wake Forest (18-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Syracuse (17-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (18-13) visit Greensboro Coliseum to take on the Syracuse Orange (17-14) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Greensboro.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Wake Forest vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest-3.5 -110O 153.5 -110-165
Syracuse +3.5 -110U 153.5 -110+140

Wake Forest vs Syracuse Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 55.8% confidence.

Wake Forest vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Wake Forest and Syracuse, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+13.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 48 games (+12.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 games (+8.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 47 games (+6.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 49 games (+19.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 24 games (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+2.85 Units / 4% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has gone 16-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.55 Units / -1.61% ROI).

  • 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units / 0.58% ROI
  • 20-11 when betting the Over for +7.9 Units / 23.17% ROI
  • 11-20 when betting the Under for -11 Units / -32.26% ROI

Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Syracuse has gone 16-14 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.55 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -9.1% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has a 40% free throw rate (846 free throw attempts/2,140 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Wake Forest has averaged 1.35 points per shot (4,525 points/3,356 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.24

Wake Forest has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 51%

Wake Forest has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse is shooting 37% from three (445/1,196) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Syracuse has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (627 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Syracuse has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Syracuse is shooting 39% from three (82/213) in the first half this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,595 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Wake Forest has 147 steals this season — 5th most among ACC Teams

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (109/286) in the second half this season — tied for highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Wake Forest has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,592 points/2,289 shots) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.16

Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:

Syracuse has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.2

Syracuse has allowed 9.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Syracuse has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (585/1,402) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Syracuse has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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