Wake Forest vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 16

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  • Xavier is a -6.5 point favorite vs Wake Forest
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Wake Forest / Xavier TV channel: FS1

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Nov. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (+100).

The Wake Forest vs. Xavier Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+6.5 -120O 156.5 -110+195
Xavier -6.5 +100U 156.5 -110-250

Wake Forest vs Xavier Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 77.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 2.55% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 2.46% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

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%

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier averaged 16.3 assists per game (537 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Xavier averaged 32% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (658 free throw attempts/2,046 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 30%

Xavier had an eFG% of 49% last season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Xavier averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

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%

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (881 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Xavier averaged 6.9 steals per game (229 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Xavier stole the ball 229 times last season — 4th most among Big East Teams

Xavier forced 11.4 turnovers per game (377 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3


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