Florida vs Wake Forest Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

The Florida Gators ride an undefeated season into Lake Buena Vista Thursday afternoon for a matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Florida is perfect through their first six games of the year averaging 88.2 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Gators have been even better holding upon us due to 67.8 points per game overall and have allowed just 64 points per game in their last two outings. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Alijah Martin leads for this season averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Walter Clayton Jr is second on the roster averaging 16.5 points and leads the team dishing out four assists per game. Will Richard averages 13.3 points and Sam Alexis chips in 8.6 points per game this season. Alex Condon is the 4th grader in double digits averaging 11.5 thanks for game.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into Thursday with six wins and one loss on the year having won four of the last five  including two in a row  following a 10-point victory against Detroit Mercy. Offensively Wake Forest has been phenomenal this season averaging 72.9 points on 44% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Demon Deacons have been even better holding opponents to 26.3 points per game and have given up 63 points per game over their last two victories.

Hunter Sallis leads the way for the Wake Forest offense this season averaging 18.9 points and 4.3 assists per game. Cameron Hildreth is second on the roster averaging 11 points as the only other player in double digits. Devin Cosby averages 8.6 points and Efton Reid III chips in eight points per game. Tre’Von spillers averages 9.7 points in a team leading 8.4 balance.

Both teams are playing great basketball coming into Thursday Florida will have the edge. The Gators are a top 20 ranked team nationally and will use their depth and talent against Wake Forest. Take the Gators to remain undefeated Thursday afternoon as they get the win and cover in Lake Buena Vista against Wake Forest. Final Score Prediction, Florida Gators win and cover 76-62.