UTEP Miners vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Point Spread Picks

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.