Wake Forest Demon Deacons Host North Carolina A&T Aggies in College Basketball Matchup

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to host the North Carolina A&T Aggies in a college basketball matchup on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Both teams enter the game with a 1-0 record, having won their respective season openers.

Wake Forest comes into this game after a dominant defensive performance against Coppin State, winning 64-49. The Demon Deacons’ defense was stellar, allowing Coppin State to shoot only 28.3% from the field. Key contributors included Cameron Hildreth with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists, and Omaha Biliew with 11 points and three steals.

North Carolina A&T, on the other hand, had a resounding 107-55 victory over the Cheyney Wolves in their season opener. Jahnathan Lamothe led the Aggies with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Will Felton contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. However, this matchup against Wake Forest is expected to be significantly tougher, particularly given the strength of Wake Forest’s defense.

The betting odds heavily favor Wake Forest, with the Demon Deacons priced at 1/100 to win and North Carolina A&T at 25/1. The spread is set at 24.5 points, and the over/under total is 150 points. Analysts predict a low-scoring game, with many recommending the under 150 points bet due to the defensive prowess of Wake Forest.

Wake Forest has a strong historical advantage over North Carolina A&T, having won all their meetings in the last six years. Their most recent matchup in November 2021 saw Wake Forest win 87-63.

The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET and will be available to stream on ESPN Plus and through the CBS Sports App.