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Florida State at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Florida State Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3, 1-3) clash in a Saturday noon ET (ABC) game at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Florida State vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 4 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Seminoles remained unbeaten with a 38-20 win over the then-No. 17 Duke Blue Devils last Saturday. The 5th-highest scoring team in FBS (41.6 points per game) now hits the road for the 1st time in over a month.

The Demon Deacons have had no such lofty scoring numbers of late, but last Saturday they snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 21-17 home win over the Pittsburgh Panthers. Wake Forest has averaged just 15.5 PPG over its last 4 games.

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Florida State at Wake Forest odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Florida State -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Wake Forest +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Florida State -20.5 (-110) | Wake Forest +20.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida State at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 27, Wake Forest 13

Moneyline

Wake is the slight lean against the number, but its real win probability is not fairly rewarded here. PASS.

Against the spread

The Deacons have won 4 in a row ATS as a double-digit underdog, including being a +21 at Clemson earlier this month and losing that game 17-12. Wake has had a couple of recent ATS losses very much colored by turnover/short-field leakage.

FSU has converted 75% of its red-zone trips into TDs to lead the ACC. On defense, Wake Forest leads the ACC in that category, allowing foes in the red zone to score TDs just 36.8% of the time. How that strength-on-strength matchup plays out is a big factor here.

With a likable Under, this is a big number for Florida State to cover, even as it looks to avenge 3 straight losses to the Deacons.

The lean is on the home side, but its a small-to-moderate one. Consider a half-unit on WAKE FOREST +20.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 5 consecutive FSU-WFU games. The total has also gone Under in 4 of Florida State’s last 5 games on the road. And the Under has cashed in 5 straight Wake Forest games.

Look for Florida State to take an early lead and for a very strong Seminoles pass defense to stifle a Wake comeback effort through the air. FSU trends toward a slower pace, and it should control the pigskin and clock time in this one.

BACK THE UNDER 51.5 (-110).

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ACC Tournament: Wake Forest vs. Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Wake Forest vs. Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 9th-seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons (19-13) face the No. 1-seed Miami Hurricanes (24-6) Thursday in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal at Greensboro Coliseum. Tip will be at noon. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wake Forest has lost 4 of its last 5, and that stretch includes a 96-87 setback against the Hurricanes Feb. 18 as 5.5-point underdogs. Often a defensive struggler this season, Wake Forest has allowed 77.4 points per game over tho last 5 games. Overall, the Deacons went 10-10 in ACC play.

Miami went 15-5 in league play, earning a share of the ACC regular-season title with Virginia Tech. The 13th-ranked-nationally Hurricanes are 8-1 over their last 9 games.

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Wake Forest vs. Miami odds

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  • Moneyline: Wake Forest +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Miami -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +6.5 (-110) | Miami -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wake Forest vs. Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 78, Wake Forest 75

Moneyline

Wake figures to be dangerous in this spot. But unless a +225 tag becomes available, bettors are better off on the below plays. AVOID.

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Against the spread

UM covered a 6-point spread with its series win last month, but in that game Wake was within 3 or leading for much of the 1st half and within 3 and 5 points at several points in the final 10 minutes of the contest.

The Deacons have fallen off with their 3-point shooting of late, but they hit 15 triples in that 1st meeting. Wake Forest is a live underdog in this Thursday early-afternoon ACC battle.

TAKE WAKE FOREST +6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

These are the 2 of the fastest teams in the ACC, and Wake is better on offense than defense. The Deacons and Hurricanes cruised past the 160.5-point total in the Feb. 18 game.

But look for this neutral-site game to come up short this time. Three-pointers figure as a significant component in the overall scoring, but free throws, 2nd-chance points, and buckets off turnovers don’t figure to get out of control.

BACK THE UNDER 157.5 (-115).

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Wake Forest at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Wake Forest at NC State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (17-10, 9-7 ACC) battle the No. 24 NC State Wolfpack (21-7, 11-6) Wednesday. Tip from PNC Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Wake Forest lost to NC State 79-77 at home on Jan. 28, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite as the Over (155) connected.

The Demon Deacons lost 96-87 to Miami Saturday, failing to cover as 6-point road underdogs. Wake Forest is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) over its last 5 games and 15-12 ATS on the season. It is 18-8-1 O/U this season.

The Wolfpack are 13-13-2 ATS this season and 13-14-1 O/U. They are coming off a 77-69 home win over North Carolina Sunday, covering as 2-point favorites. They are 2-3 ATS over their last 5 games and 1-4 O/U in that span.

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Wake Forest at NC State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wake Forest +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | NC State -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +5.5 (-105) | NC State -5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Wake Forest at NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 77, Wake Forest 74

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no value here, as NC State (-270) should come out on top but aren’t worth an outright play.

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Against the spread

BET WAKE FOREST +5.5 (-105).

The Wolfpack haven’t been great lately, posting just a 2-2 straight-up record over their last 4. They are also just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 and are 2-3 ATS over their last 5 home games. The Demon Deacons are 10-6 ATS in conference games which compares favorably to NC State, which is just 7-10 ATS in ACC games.

Wake is also 7-4 ATS as an underdog while NC State is 7-12-1 ATS following a straight-up win. The trends point to WAKE FOREST +5.5 (-105) being the better play.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 156.5 (-105).

The Over connected in the first meeting between these two programs, but it hit by 1 point and NC State shot 47% from deep. There were also only 11 turnovers in the entire game, both of which are abnormalities that should regress back to the mean.

NC State is a league-worst 6-11 O/U in conference games while Wake is an ACC-best 12-3-1 O/U in conference games. Considering how the last game was played and the lofty total, lean to the UNDER 156.5 (-105).

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Wake Forest at Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Wake Forest at Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14-8, 6-5 ACC) and Duke Blue Devils (15-6, 6-4) tussle at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Duke odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wake Forest went 6-1 from Dec. 20-Jan. 17, but the Demon Deacons have lost 3 straight — 1-2 against the spread (ATS) — since. Wake has been undone from distance in its current losing streak as opposing teams have shot a robust 46.6% from beyond the arc over the 3 games.

Duke, which lost 81-70 at Wake Forest Dec. 20 as 6.5-point favorites,  doubled up Georgia Tech on Saturday 86-43, easily covering the 18.5-point spread.  The rout snuffed out an 8-game ATS losing skid. The offensive outburst came on the heels of the Blue Devils shooting just 40.3% from the field over their previous 6 games.

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Wake Forest at Duke odds

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  • Moneyline: Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +7.5 (-105) | Duke -7.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wake Forest at Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 78, Wake Forest 73

Moneyline

Not available.

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Against the spread

A fair line. Youthful Duke can be expected to play well in a revenge spot and get on a decent roll moving into February. But going past 6 or 6.5 here offers no value.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over won by a 10-point margin in the Dec. 20 meeting and has gone 6-1 in the last 7 Wake-Duke games.

Wake is a bit of a sneaky-fast team, and the Over has gone 16-6 in its games (7-0 in its last 7 games against teams playing .600 ball). Figure on a decent number of 3s and a tally that gets to 150.

BACK THE OVER 146.5 (-110).

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Clemson at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Clemson at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 19 Clemson Tigers (15-3, 7-0 ACC) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-5, 5-2) meet Tueaday at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Tigers are the only unbeaten team in ACC play and are 1 1/2 games clear of the Miami Hurricanes. Clemson keeps proving it isn’t a fluke, covering a 1.5-oint line in a 72-64 win over Duke on Saturday. The Tigers are a solid 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games.

The Demon Deacons are also playing good basketball lately, winning 5 of the last 6 games. That includes a 22-point road win at Boston College on Saturday. The Over has cashed in 7 in a row for Wake.

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Clemson at Wake Forest odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Clemson +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Wake Forest -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +2.5 (-105) | Wake Forest -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clemson at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 77, Wake Forest 75

Moneyline

CLEMSON (+130) keeps getting little respect from the books, and all it does is keep winning. Clemson is a perfect 7-0 inside the ACC, but it has still been an underdog in 3 of the last 4 games. It has won each of those outings straight up as an underdog.

Clemson roughed up Wake Forest 77-57 in the first meeting on Dec. 2, so what makes anybody think the Deacs are going to do a 180 here?

Against the spread

CLEMSON +2.5 (-105) is an impressive 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games overall, while going 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games on the road. It is also 18-7-2 ATS in the previous 27 against teams with a winning overall record.

Wake Forest -2.5 (-115) has covered 6 of the last 8 games at “The Joel,” including a rousing win over Duke. However, again, the Deacs lost by 20 in the 1st meeting, and it’s hard to back a team which was so very bad the 1st time around.

Over/Under

OVER 145.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board in this ACC tilt.

The Over is a respectable 8-4 in the last 12 games for the Tigers. And the Over is 7-0 in the last 7 games overall for the Deacs, while going 5-2 in the last 7 games at home. The Over is also 9-3 in the last 12 at home against teams with a winning road record.

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Gasparilla Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Missouri odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Wake Forest vs. Missouri odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-5) take on the Missouri Tigers (6-6) in the Gasparilla Bowl Friday. Kickoff at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium is at 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Missouri odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Wake Forest is 1-4 straight up (SU) and 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games. Turnovers and dodgy pass defense have been big culprits in the slide. The Demon Deacons head into their bowl game ranked 13th in ACC pass defense, yielding 272.8 yards per contest.

Missouri’s offense — 83rd in the nation at 25.3 points per game — has cranked out over 450 yards just once since Sept. 24. That was in the Tigers’ last game on Nov.  25 when they defeated Arkansas 29-27 in part due to 242 yards in the air and 226 on the ground (468 total).

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Wake Forest vs. Missouri odds

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  • Moneyline: Wake Forest -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Missouri +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest -2 (-110) | Missouri +2 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wake Forest vs. Missouri picks and predictions

Prediction

Missouri 28, Wake Forest 24

Moneyline

If you put all the bowl games into 4 bins — quartiles for predictability/betting confidence based on trends, opt-outs and match-ups — this game between Wake Forest and Missouri would be in bin No. 4. November performances and opt-outs — hurting Mizzou more so than Wake — throw the sides here into partial-unit territory at best.

And a PASS at smartest. Missouri would be a slight lean at +120. Otherwise, move along.

Against the spread

Too much gray area in the matchups. Mizzou is slightly more likable, but Wake Forest has the edge in red-zone efficiency. PASS.

Over/Under

The Deacons rank 10th in the nation in passing (314.6 yards per game) and 91st in rushing (133.2). And there are some signs — and expected high winds —  that Mizzou will be able to push Wake Forest into running the ball more than it wants.

And when Missouri has the ball, it’s the 82nd ranked unit (370.8 yards per game) against a Deacons defense that does well to stop what the Tigers do best, which is run the ball.

This game could well land in 20-something-to-20-something territory. By a slim margin (consider a partial-unit play), BACK THE UNDER 58.5 (-108).

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Duke at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Duke at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 14 Duke Blue Devils (10-2, 1-0 ACC) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4, 0-1) tussle Tuesday in a ACC game in Winston-Salem. Tip at Veterans Memorial Coliseum is at 6:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Duke vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Duke is 4-0 straight-up and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) since Nov. 30. The ACC’s top defense (58.7 PPG) has held foes to a 38.8% mark from the floor in its last 3 games. The Blue Devils swept 2 games from Wake Forest last season and have won 4 in a row against their neighbors to the west.

The Demon Deacons (+9) lost at Rutgers 81-57 Saturday and are just 1-3 in their last 4 games (0-4 ATS). Wake Forest was out-rebounded by 7 while committing a season-high 19 turnovers at Rutgers. Both areas of the game have been problem spots for the Deacons, who like to play up-tempo and fire a lot of 3s.

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Duke at Wake Forest odds

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  • Moneyline: Duke -330 (bet $330 to win $100) | Wake Forest +235 (bet $100 to win $235)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Duke -6.5 (-115) | Wake Forest +6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Duke at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 76, Wake Forest 69

Moneyline

Figure true odds as being lost between these tags. PASS.

Against the spread

Duke is playing its 1st true road game of the season. Expect a little fall-off from a high level of play recently. But, a 2-possession win is still likely. STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

In the last 6 Duke-Wake games, the Over has gone 5-1. And the Over is 4-1 in the Demon Deacons’ last 5 games against winning teams.

Look for Wake Forest to stay close enough to spiral the score upward at a decent pace over the back quarter of the game. Better form for Duke outside shooters can be expected, and a decent number of 3-point attempts from both sides is in the cards.

BACK THE OVER 141.5 (-110).

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Wake Forest at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Wake Forest at Clemson odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-1, 0-0 ACC) and Clemson Tigers (6-2, 0-0) open their ACC play Friday at Littlejohn Coliseum. The opening tip will be at 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wake Forest has won 3 straight games since falling 77-75 in overtime to Loyola Marymount Nov. 20. All 3 wins have been straight-up and against the number, including the Deacons’ last game when they beat the Wisconsin Badgers 78-75 as a 6-point road underdog Tuesday.

The Tigers also downed a Big Ten foe Tuesday when they covered as 2-point favorites with a 101-94 overtime win over Penn State. Clemson shot 50.8% from the floor and 52.4% from 3-point range in that win over the Nittany Lions. Since Nov. 15, the Tigers have shot 49.1% and 41%, respectively, in those categories.

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Wake Forest at Clemson odds

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  • Moneyline: Wake Forest +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Clemson -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +2.5 (-105) | Clemson -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wake Forest at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 72, Wake Forest 68

Moneyline

The host Tigers (-160) are a lean at the current price but really only an actionable value at -150 or better. PASS.

Against the spread

The Tigers have gone 7-2 ATS in the last 9 Wake-Clemson meetings, including 2 straight ATS wins by double-digit margins.

Clemson has played a couple of foes at the Quadrant 1 and 2 levels and is 2-0 ATS in those games (vs. Iowa Nov. 25 and vs. PSU Tuesday). The ATS win over Iowa (in a 74-71 loss) was instructive, as it was a slow (Clemson)-vs.-fast (Iowa) match-up as is this game against Wake Forest which has a top-quartile tempo number.

Clemson has 4 high-impact players that are upperclassmen. Look for the home five to log an impressive performance in this ACC lid-lifter.

BACK THE TIGERS -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Peg this match-up for a bit of shooting regression, but a likely exchange of Clemson points of turnovers and Wake Forest points at the line counter that regression just enough to make this a total to LAY OFF.

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North Carolina at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s North Carolina at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels (8-1, 5-0 ACC) take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-3, 2-3) Saturday at Truist Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the North Carolina vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Tar Heels are coming off a 31-28 win over Virginia a week ago, but they failed to cover as 7.5-point favorites on the road. North Carolina is currently on a 5-game winning streak and holds the No. 15 spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings.

The Demon Deacons lost to North Carolina State last week 30-21 as they failed to cover as 3-point favorites on the road. Wake Forest has lost 2 straight games, with both losses coming against ACC opponents.

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North Carolina at Wake Forest odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): North Carolina +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Wake Forest -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +4 (-110) | Wake Forest -4 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 77 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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North Carolina at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 38, Wake Forest 34

Moneyline

Give me NORTH CAROLINA (+155) despite a vast majority of people siding with Wake Forest at home. This feels like a year where the Tar Heels finish the season strong as they currently hold an undefeated record in conference play.

Against the spread

Considering that I have the Tar Heels winning outright, NORTH CAROLINA +4 (-110) is where I’m going in this game. This could easily be a back-and-forth game, but I believe North Carolina has enough firepower to escape with a narrow win.

The Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss.

Over/Under

UNDER 77 (-111) is where I’m leaning despite this likely being a high-scoring contest. Scoring 77 points is easier said than done, and while they’ll get close, I’m going with the Under.

The Demon Deacons have hit the Under in 4 straight games following a loss. Plus, the Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings between the Tar Heels and the Demon Deacons when the game is at Wake Forest.

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Wake Forest at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Wake Forest at NC State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-2, 2-2 ACC) meet the NC State Wolfpack (6-2, 2-2) Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wake Forest vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Wake debuted at No. 21 in the College Football Playoff rankings, while State checks in at No. 22, mirroring its AFCA Coaches Poll number.

Until last week, Wake looked pretty good for a much higher ranking, but it was blasted 48-21 in Louisville. Well, perhaps blasted is giving the Cards too much credit, as the Deacs lost 4 fumbles while being intercepted 4 times. Wake was also sacked 8 times. Ouch!

NC State is feeling much better about itself after a 22-21 win over Virginia Tech last time out, rebounding from a 24-9 loss at Syracuse. QB MJ Morris stepped up with 265 passing yards and 3 TD, as someone in red finally filled the shoes of the injured QB Devin Leary after a handful of uneven performances.

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Wake Forest at NC State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wake Forest -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | NC State +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread: Wake Forest -3.5 (-112) | NC State +3.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 54.0 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wake Forest at NC State and predictions

Prediction

Wake Forest 32, NC State State 25

Moneyline

Wake Forest (-190) will cost you almost 2 times your potential return, which is just a little too rich for a team playing on the road in a rivalry game.

And yes, this is a big-time, underrated rivalry game between 2 top-25 teams. This is also the 116th meeting, with NC State (+155) leading 67-42-6. These teams were actually both located in the Raleigh/Durham area, with the university located in Wake Forest, N.C., just northeast of the state capital, before completely relocating to Winston-Salem in the mid-1950’s.

The score of last year’s game was 45-42 in favor of Wake, which was the identical score of N.C. State’s win in 2020 in Raleigh, and that was a series 1st, too.

AVOID, as this one really will be as close as the 2 team’s rankings.

Against the spread

WAKE FOREST -3.5 (-112) has an overall better body of work, as previous to the Louisville debacle, the Deacs only had an overtime loss to Clemson as its only blemish.

NC State +3.5 (-108) was once ranked in the Top 10, but a loss at Clemson, and then the subsequent loss of Leary, the ACC Preseason Player of the Year,  derailed things, especially in terms of offensive continuity. Perhaps it has found an answer with Morris, but even with his good showing, NC State barely eased by a bad Virginia Tech side.

Wake will take better care of the ball, and you know it has been drilled hard on ball control this week after a super sloppy game. Bank on the comeback.

Over/Under

OVER 54.0 (-108) seems like an awfully low number considering the past 2 meetings have had 87 combined points each.

The Over is 9-4 in the last 13 road games for Wake Forest, while going 4-1 in the last 5 against teams with a winning record, too.

For NC State, the Over is 8-3 in the last 11 at home, and 5-2 in the last 7 inside the ACC. However, the offense is in transition a little, with Morris cutting his teeth, and QB Jack Chambers also seeing snaps and learning on the job. Still, lean Over here.

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