The No. 16 Florida Gators (6-0) face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-1) Thursday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Florida vs. West Forest odds , and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions .
The Gators remained unbeaten on Friday, dominating the Southern Illinois Salukis 93-68. Florida covered the 18.5-point spread and the Over 159 hit. The Gators showcased strong defense, with 7 steals and 9 blocks. Florida Atlantic transfer Alijah Martin was the star, with 32 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Wake Forest enters the Thanksgiving Day game on a 2-game win streak after defeating the Detroit Mercy Titans 67-57 on Saturday, but failing to cover as 24-point favorites as the Under 141 cashed. Detroit dominated the boards 48-31, but committed 14 turnovers. Senior G Hunter Sallis led the Demon Deacons with 31 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks…