by Chuck Sommers
Wednesday, Mar 08, 2023
ACC Tournament 2nd Round
Time: Noon ET
Time: Noon ET
Venue: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
Where to watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Wake Forest -3.5
FanDuel: Wake Forest -3.5
BetMGM: Wake Forest -3.5
Caesars: Wake Forest -3.5
Season record
Wake Forest: 18-13
Syracuse: 17-14
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Wake Forest - Syracuse preview, prediction and analysis
The ACC Tournament second-round matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Syracuse Orange on March 8, 2023, promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons finished the regular season with a 18-13 record and a 10-10 conference record. They secured the 9th seed in the tournament and are coming off a 72-63 loss at Syracuse to close the regular season. The Demon Deacons are led by guard Tyree Appleby, who averaged 18.8 points per game and was named to the All-ACC Second Team. Appleby is a versatile scorer who can shoot from beyond the arc and get to the rim. He will be a key player for the Demon Deacons if they hope to advance to the next round.
The Syracuse Orange finished the regular season with a 17-14 record and a 10-10 conference record. They secured the 8th seed in the tournament and will be looking to make a deep run. The Orange are led by guard Joe Girard III, who averaged 16.7 points per game. Hughes is a dynamic scorer who can shoot from anywhere on the court and create for his teammates. He will be a tough matchup for the Demon Deacons.
Despite the loss earlier in the season, the Demon Deacons will be looking to pull off an upset in the second round. They are coming off a strong performance in the first round and will be looking to carry that momentum into this game. The key for Wake Forest will be to contain Girard and limit his impact on the game. They will also need Appleby to have a big game and lead the way on the offensive end.
On the other hand, the Orange will be looking to build on their strong regular season and make a deep run in the tournament. They have a talented roster, and they will be looking to showcase their skills in the second round. The key for Syracuse will be to continue to play their style of basketball and execute their game plan. They will also need their role players to step up and make important contributions on both ends of the court.
Overall, the ACC Tournament second-round matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Syracuse Orange promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams. The Demon Deacons will be looking to pull off an upset and advance to the next round, while the Orange will be looking to continue their strong season and make a deep run in the tournament. With both teams having talented players and the potential to put up a big performance, this game is sure to be a must-watch for basketball fans.
Prediction
It's the best time of the year when basketball is on early in the morning. Give me Syracuse because Jim Boeheim's team tends to find a way this time of year. Syracuse 77, Wake Forest 70
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons finished the regular season with a 18-13 record and a 10-10 conference record. They secured the 9th seed in the tournament and are coming off a 72-63 loss at Syracuse to close the regular season. The Demon Deacons are led by guard Tyree Appleby, who averaged 18.8 points per game and was named to the All-ACC Second Team. Appleby is a versatile scorer who can shoot from beyond the arc and get to the rim. He will be a key player for the Demon Deacons if they hope to advance to the next round.
The Syracuse Orange finished the regular season with a 17-14 record and a 10-10 conference record. They secured the 8th seed in the tournament and will be looking to make a deep run. The Orange are led by guard Joe Girard III, who averaged 16.7 points per game. Hughes is a dynamic scorer who can shoot from anywhere on the court and create for his teammates. He will be a tough matchup for the Demon Deacons.
Despite the loss earlier in the season, the Demon Deacons will be looking to pull off an upset in the second round. They are coming off a strong performance in the first round and will be looking to carry that momentum into this game. The key for Wake Forest will be to contain Girard and limit his impact on the game. They will also need Appleby to have a big game and lead the way on the offensive end.
On the other hand, the Orange will be looking to build on their strong regular season and make a deep run in the tournament. They have a talented roster, and they will be looking to showcase their skills in the second round. The key for Syracuse will be to continue to play their style of basketball and execute their game plan. They will also need their role players to step up and make important contributions on both ends of the court.
Overall, the ACC Tournament second-round matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Syracuse Orange promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams. The Demon Deacons will be looking to pull off an upset and advance to the next round, while the Orange will be looking to continue their strong season and make a deep run in the tournament. With both teams having talented players and the potential to put up a big performance, this game is sure to be a must-watch for basketball fans.
Prediction
It's the best time of the year when basketball is on early in the morning. Give me Syracuse because Jim Boeheim's team tends to find a way this time of year. Syracuse 77, Wake Forest 70
Projected starting lineup
Wake Forest:
PG: Tyree Appleby
SG: Daivien Williamson
SF: Cameron Hildreth
PF: Damari Monsanto
C: Andrew Carr
Syracuse:
PG: Joe Girardi III
SG: Judah Mintz
SF: Chris Bell
PF: Maliq Brown
C: Jesse Edwards
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
