Cardinal Eye Third Straight Win Against Demon Deacons' Defensive Power in ACC

Stanford Cardinal vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons: ACC Basketball Prediction and Key Matchup Insights

The Stanford Cardinal (11-5, 9-7 ATS, 8-8 O/U) are set to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (12-4, 6-10 ATS, 6-10 O/U) in a crucial ACC basketball showdown on Wednesday evening. The Cardinal look to extend their winning streak, while the Demon Deacons aim to maintain their impressive conference form. Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics, player performances, and predictions for this exciting clash.

Stanford Cardinal: Aiming for Consistency and a Third Straight Win

After starting the season with an impressive 6-0 record, the Stanford Cardinal have been trying to find their rhythm in ACC play. While their performance has been inconsistent, they’ve recently shown signs of improvement. Stanford dropped tough road games to Clemson and Pittsburgh, but bounced back with a dominant 88-65 victory over Virginia to improve to 3-2 in ACC play.

Maxime Raynaud has been the standout performer for Stanford, averaging 20.9 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. He has reached the 20-point mark in nine games this season, including a stellar 24-point performance against Virginia. Jaylen Blakes, despite shooting struggles recently, still provides a solid offensive presence, contributing an average of 14.5 points per game. However, his shooting has been below 40% in the last five games. Oziyah Sellers, another key contributor, has been efficient, scoring 15+ points in three of his past four outings. He’s averaging 14.2 points per game with an impressive 50% shooting mark.

Stanford has also had a solid offensive campaign, averaging 77.2 points per game (130th in the nation) and has scored over 80 points in two ACC games. On the defensive end, the Cardinal have conceded 70.8 points per game, ranking them 160th nationally.

Stanford’s performance on the road has been decent, with a 2-2 record away from home, including a win in their first ACC road game. This will be a crucial test for them as they look to maintain momentum.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Conference Leaders with Defensive Prowess

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have been one of the strongest teams in the ACC this season, with a 4-1 conference record. Their only conference loss came in a hard-fought game against Clemson. Recently, they dominated Miami in a commanding 88-78 home win to improve to 8-0 at home.

Hunter Sallis has been a standout for Wake Forest, especially in conference play. The senior guard has been on fire, scoring 20+ points in five consecutive games, including 22 points against Miami. He’s averaging 18.6 points per game on 46% shooting. Cameron Hildreth, another key offensive threat, has contributed significantly, scoring 22 points against Boston College and posting an average of 13.6 points per game. Tre’Von Spillers has also been consistent, averaging 10.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Juke Harris continues to improve, shooting over 50% in recent outings.

Wake Forest’s defense has been one of their strong points this season. They’ve held opponents to 65.8 points per game, ranking 42nd nationally in scoring defense. They’ve limited their opponents to 66 or fewer points in three of their last six games.

Wake Forest’s undefeated home record at 8-0 speaks to their strength in familiar surroundings. They’ll look to extend that dominance in this crucial matchup against Stanford.

Conclusion

This matchup between Stanford and Wake Forest will likely come down to which team can impose its style of play. Stanford’s high-scoring offense will face a tough test against Wake Forest’s stingy defense, which has held opponents to under 66 points in three of their last six contests.

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