Xavier vs Wake Forest Prediction 11-16-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Xavier vs Wake Forest Prediction for this College Basketball Game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Cintas Center. 

Xavier Offense Has Impressed

The Xavier offense has impressed heading into this Game and they have won each of their first three Games. Two Games ago Xavier faced off against IUPUI and they scored 94 points on the way to the victory. In the last Game against Jackson State it was much of the same and they scored 94 points while the defense gave up only 57 points. Xavier as a team shot 54.1 percent from the field and 51.6 percent from behind the three point line. Zach Freemantle put up 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Dante Maddox Jr played 17 minutes and finished with 16 minutes. 

Why Xavier Will Beat Wake Forest

• Xavier has won each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

A Couple of Close Wins for Wake Forest

After a dominant win in the first Game against NC A&T, Wake Forest has played to a couple of close wins. Two Games ago against Michigan, Wake Forest secured the 72-70 victory and in the last Game against USC Upsate, Wake Forest scored 85  points and they beat USC Upsate 85-80. Hunter Sallis put up 23 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Wake Forest shot 50.9 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Hunter Sallis has played well and put up 23 points, six assists, and five rebounds. 

Xavier vs Wake Forest Prediction

It has been a couple of close wins for Wake Forest, but I dont’ trust them to find success here because of their defense. Two Games ago, Xavier scored 94 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Wake Forest’s defense is going to have no answer and it’s going to be Xavier  that is going to end up cursing to the victory here. Back Xavier against the spread here.