Western Carolina vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 19

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 -22.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Western Carolina / Wake Forest TV channel: ACCN

The Western Carolina Catamounts visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Nov. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.

Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-110).

The Western Carolina vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Western Carolina vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Carolina+22.5 -110O 145.5 -110+2000
Wake Forest -22.5 -110U 145.5 -110-10000

Western Carolina 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.

Western Carolina vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+5.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.20 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+3.15 Units / 1% 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 Team Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+2.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 1-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 1.91% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina shot 36% from three (247/686) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%

Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina averaged 76.0 points per game (2,357 points/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Western Carolina averaged 11.0 assists per game (340 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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%

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina averaged 4.3 steals per game (134 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Carolina allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

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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