Wake Forest vs. UTEP

Wake Forest won its first two games by 21 and 20 points, allowing 65.5 points per game. Wake held those two opponents to 44.8% and 35.8% shooting. The Demon Deacons are 7-3 UNDER the total when facing a team with a winning percentage above .600, 6-2 UNDER in non-conference games, including 4-0 UNDER in neutral-court contests. UTEP knows the value of tough defense, too, behind coach Tim Floyd. UTEP had no troubles in its 88-54 season-opening win against Louisiana College allowing 30% shooting. UTEP has 7-foot-1 center Matt Willms clogging the lane and blocking shots. Texas-El Paso is also 15-7 UNDER the total in non-conference games, plus 9-4 UNDER on neutral courts. Play this one to finish UNDER the total.