2024-01-13 20:01:28
Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Wake Forest looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 27-21 lead once morest Virginia.
Wake Forest came into the match with some extra motivation following the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Virginia Cavaliers @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Current Records: Virginia 11-4, Wake Forest 11-4
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What to Know
Virginia is 7-1 once morest Wake Forest since January of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both teams will face off in an ACC battle at 2:00 p.m. ET at LJVM Coliseum. Virginia is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, the Cavaliers ended up a good deal behind the Wolfpack and lost 76-60.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Reece Beekman, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten assists. That’s the first time this season that he posted ten or more assists. Another player making a difference was Ryan Dunn, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, following a string of nine wins, Wake Forest’s good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 87-82 to the Seminoles. Wake Forest didn’t live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.
Despite their defeat, Wake Forest saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kevin Miller, who scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and five assists, was perhaps the best of all. Cameron Hildreth was another key contributor, scoring 25 points.
The Cavaliers’ loss dropped their record down to 11-4. As for the Demon Deacons, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 11-4.
Virginia is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. Bettors picking them once morest the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a three-game streak of failing to cover when playing on the road.
Virginia beat Wake Forest 76-67 in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Virginia repeat their success, or does Wake Forest have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Wake Forest is a solid 5.5-point favorite once morest Virginia, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Demon Deacons as a 5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 131 points.
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Series History
Virginia has won 7 out of their last 8 games once morest Wake Forest.
- Jan 21, 2023 – Virginia 76 vs. Wake Forest 67
- Jan 15, 2022 – Wake Forest 63 vs. Virginia 55
- Jan 06, 2021 – Virginia 70 vs. Wake Forest 61
- Jan 26, 2020 – Virginia 65 vs. Wake Forest 63
- Jan 22, 2019 – Virginia 68 vs. Wake Forest 45
- Jan 21, 2018 – Virginia 59 vs. Wake Forest 49
- Jan 08, 2017 – Virginia 79 vs. Wake Forest 62
- Jan 26, 2016 – Virginia 72 vs. Wake Forest 71
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