Friday’s contest between the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-2) at State Farm Field House has a projected final score of 69-62 based on our computer prediction, with Minnesota securing the victory. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on November 29.

Based on our computer prediction, Minnesota is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 1.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 131.5 over/under.

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Wake Forest vs. Minnesota Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN2
• Where: Orlando, Florida
• Venue: State Farm Field House
• Line: Wake Forest -1.5
• Point total: 131.5
• Moneyline (to win): Wake Forest -128, Minnesota +106

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Wake Forest vs. Minnesota Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Minnesota 69, Wake Forest 62

Spread & Total Prediction for Wake Forest vs. Minnesota

• Pick ATS: Minnesota (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (131.5)

Wake Forest has a 1-7-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Minnesota, who is 1-6-0 ATS. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Demon Deacons are 2-6-0 and the Golden Gophers are 1-6-0. The two teams score an average of 135.3 points per game, 3.8 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Wake Forest Performance Insights

• The Demon Deacons average 71 points per game (274th in college basketball) while giving up 67.4 per outing (106th in college basketball). They have a +29 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 3.6 points per game.
• Wake Forest loses the rebound battle by 2.1 boards on average. It collects 30.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 300th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.6 per outing.
• Wake Forest connects on 7.3 three-pointers per game (234th in college basketball) while shooting 27.8% from beyond the arc (333rd in college basketball). It is making 1.5 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 8.8 per game while shooting 32%.
• The Demon Deacons score 90 points per 100 possessions (282nd in college basketball), while giving up 85.4 points per 100 possessions (103rd in college basketball).
• Wake Forest has come up on top in the turnover battle by 2.9 turnovers per game, committing 11.9 (197th in college basketball play) while forcing 14.8 (57th in college basketball).

Minnesota Performance Insights

• The Golden Gophers have a +39 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.6 points per game. They’re putting up 64.3 points per game, 341st in college basketball, and are allowing 58.7 per outing to rank ninth in college basketball.
• Minnesota is 251st in college basketball at 31.7 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.4 its opponents average.
• Minnesota hits 5.6 three-pointers per game (336th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 5.9 on average.
• Minnesota has won the turnover battle by 1.9 per game, committing 9.7 (47th in college basketball) while forcing 11.6 (234th in college basketball).

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