Best Bet: NC State vs. Wake Forest Betting Breakdown

NC State Wolfpack (6-3 SU, ATS 4-4) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-5 SU, ATS 4-4)
Date: Saturday, November 11th
Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
TV: CW
Point Spread: NC State -2.5/Wake Forest +2.5
Money Line: NC State -136/Wake Forest +111
Over/Under: 44.5

The NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons matchup in an Atlantic Coast showdown at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC. The over/under for this matchup is currently 44.5, while NC State is favored by -2.5.

Head-to-Head Matchup:

NC State took the most recent game between the teams, picking up the 30-21 win over Wake Forest. On the offensive side of the ball, Wake Forest had the edge in terms of yardage, putting up 414. NC State’s offense finished with 325 in the game.

NC State Wolfpack Recent Form:

NC State’s record has improved to 6-3 following their 20-6 win against Miami as they prepare for this week’s showdown with Wake Forest.

Combining for 26 points, the under hit in this matchup with a line of 44. NC State covered the spread, as they were 6-point underdogs going into the game.

In the win against Miami, quarterback MJ Morris wrapped up the game with a QB rating of 66.17 after completing 11 of 21 passes for 123 yards. He also added one touchdown to his performance.

Against Miami, Brennan Armstrong carried the ball eight times, leading the team with 51 yards in rushing. However, he was unable to score a touchdown on the ground. In the passing game, Kevin Concepcion finished with a team-high 61 receiving yards while averaging 12.2 yards per reception.

Against Miami, the Wolfpack defense was excellent against Miami, giving up just 6 points on 292 yards allowed. Miami’s passing game finished with 173 yards. Up-front, NC State gave up 3.7 yards per attempt. The NC State defense holds the 72nd position in points allowed, allowing 20.9 points per game. Teams have an average of 221.1 passing yards per game against them (81st nationally). In terms of rushing, they’ve given up 111 rushing yards, placing them 30th in college football.

Away Injury Report

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recent Form:

With an overall record of 4-5, Wake Forest is prepared for this game. Unfortunately, their most recent performance resulted in a loss to Duke, with a score of 24-21.

The over hit in this game as the teams combined for 45 points, and the over/under line was 41. Wake Forest did cover the spread even with a straight-up loss because they were 6.5-point underdogs.

Despite not throwing a touchdown pass in the team’s loss versus Duke, quarterback Mitch Griffis did manage to rush for two touchdowns. His overall statistics included a completion rate of 84.2% and a total of 241 passing yards.

Finishing the game with 81 yards on the ground, Demond Claiborne led Wake Forest in rushing against Duke. However, he did not run for a touchdown in the game. In the passing game, Taylor Morin finished with a team-high 92 receiving yards while averaging 30.7 yards per reception.

The Demon Deacons’ defense finished the game by giving up 269 total yards to Duke. The team’s run defense allowed 183 yards rushing compared to 86 in the passing game. The Demon Deacons’ defense has given up 134.8 rushing yards per game this season, which is 146th. Opponents are recording an average of 237.6 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks come in with a passer rating of 86.6 when playing against Wake Forest. In terms of points allowed, they currently sit 55th in NCAA rankings.

Home Injury Report

Betting Trends

• NC State is 2-8 in their last ten games road games.
• Wake Forest is 5-5 in their last ten home games.
• The Demon Deacons are 2-1 in their last three games as underdogs.
• Over their last five games as the betting favorite, NC State has an ATS record of 1-4.

Free Pick

The best bet for this NC State vs. Wake Forest matchup is to hammer NC State at -2.5. Look for the Wolfpack to keep things rolling after an impressive win over Miami. Not only should they keep the Wake Forest offense in check, but their offense should put together a good performance.