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Time: 2:00 ET (Saturday, December 7th, 2019)
Location: Winston Salem (LJVM Coliseum, 14,665 capacity)
TV: ACC Network
Streaming: Watch ESPN
Radio: Wake Forest IMG Radio Network, Wake Forest Gameday App
Live Stats: Wake Forest Sports, Wake Forest Gameday App
Twitter: @WakeMBB, @BloggerSoDear, @Les_Johns, @ConorONeillWSJ
Instagram: @WakeBasketball
Spread: Wake +4
Over/Under: 145
Wake’s Kenpom Rating: 93
Opponent’s Kenpom Rating: 38
Kenpom Prediction: State wins 74-72
Opponent’s Best Win: Wisconsin (KP 60)
Opponent’s Worst Loss: Georgia Tech (KP 70)
ESPN Matchup Predictor: 36% chance to win
I know it’s championship Saturday for football season, but the Deacs are finally back in the Joel for the first time in what seems like 6 months for the ACC home opener against the NC State Wolfpack. Wake has been very good at home against State in recent history, winning 5 of the last 6 matchups against the Pack in Winston Salem. So while the Pack might be the favorites, I wouldn’t bet against the Deacs. Oh and Red Panda will be throwing bowls on her head at halftime, just in case that incentivizes anyone to attend.