Wake Forest vs Charlotte NCAA Basketball Tips 11/17/2019

Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Charlotte 49ers

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019

Location: Dale F. Halton Arena in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Charlotte +4.5

Total/Over-Under: 141.5

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons travel to Dale F. Halton Arena to play the Charlotte 49ers on Sunday, November 17, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Wake Forest as 4.5 point favorites.

Wake Forest comes into this game with an overall record of 2-1. They currently have a point differential of 4.7 as they are averaging 77.7 points per game while giving up 73.0 per contest. Charlotte has an overall record of 1-1. They are averaging 72.5 points per game and surrendering 68.5, good for a point differential of 4.0.

Valuable Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-2-0 against the spread

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 2-1-0 against the over/under

Important Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends

The Charlotte 49ers are 1-1-0 against the spread

The Charlotte 49ers are 1-1-0 against the over/under

Key Wake Forest Demon Deacons Injuries

11/16/19 F Sunday Okeke Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Charlotte U

Key Charlotte 49ers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Chaundee Brown averages 17.0 points per game in 31.0 minutes per contest. He averages 1.3 assists per contest and 10.7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 55% for the year while his free throw percentage is 86%. Brandon Childress comes into this contest averaging 17.3 points per game while playing 35.0 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is at 71%.

Player Spotlight

Drew Edwards averages 12.5 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.0 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 67%. Jordan Shepherd averages 13.5 points per game while playing 29.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 3.5 rebounds per game and has 4.0 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Demon Deacons allow 73.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 247th in Division 1. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc, ranking them 226th and 98th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 30.7 rebounds a game which ranks 47th, and they give up 10.7 assists per contest which puts them in 97th place in the NCAA. They force 10.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 18th in the nation. Wake Forest averages 77.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 118th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.7 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 83rd. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 145th in D-1. They average 42.3 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per contest, which ranks them 69th and 153rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 95th with 15.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The 49ers surrender 68.5 points per contest, which ranks them 183rd in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 48% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 309th and 213th in those defensive statistics. They rank 113th with 11.0 assists allowed per contest, and 79th with 32.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The 49ers are 52nd in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.0 per game. Charlotte is 192nd in the country with 72.5 points per game this year. They are 160th in the D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 4.0. They shoot 29% from 3-point range, which is good for 259th in the nation. They are 168th in the country in rebounding with 38.0 boards per game and 222nd in assists per contest with 12.5. The 49ers are 285th in turnovers per game with 11.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Demon Deacons are 159th in the nation in offensive rating with 103.6. In terms of pace they are 89th in the country with 74.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 156th. As a team they are 118th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 19% of their shots, ranking 350th in Division 1. Wake Forest is 116th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Charlotte is 271st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per 100 possessions. The 49ers are 168th in the country in offensive rating with 102.8. In terms of pace they are 216th in Division 1 with 70.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 182nd. As a team they are 182nd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 166th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Wake Forest/Charlotte college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Charlotte +4.5

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