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Wake Forest at Florida State odds, picks and predictions

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

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1) head to Tallahassee on Saturday to take on the Florida State Seminoles (4-0). Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Florida State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Demon Deacons are coming off an offensive shootout against Clemson last week, losing 51-45 in overtime. QB Sam Hartman played lights out tossing 6 TDs along with 337 yards on 20-of-29. WR Jahmal Banks had 6 receptions for 141 yards and 2 TDs and WR Donavon Greene had 2 TDs on 2 receptions covering 53 yards. The Wake Forest defense struggled, giving up 16-of-23 3rd-down conversions to Clemson.

Florida State walked all over Boston College last week in a 44-14 win. RB Trey Benson had 10 carries for 78 yards and 2 TDs and RB Treshaun Ward had 14 carries for 48 yards anda TD. QB Jordan Travis threw 1 TD on 16-of-26 throws for 321 yards with 8 Seminoles having at least 1 catch. Florida State did hurt themselves with 7 penalties for 59 yards.

Wake Forest is No. 21, Florida State 22nd in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Wake Forest at Florida State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:38 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Wake Forest +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Florida State -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +6.5 (-110) | Florida State -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wake Forest at Florida State picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 34, Wake Forest 28

Money line

PASS. The -230 ML for Florida State does not provide enough return for the risk involved.

Against the spread

WAKE FOREST +6.5 (-110).

Last week, the Demon Deacons showed a lot of promise, playing a Top-5 Clemson team close enough for an upset behind incredible offensive numbers, but Clemson allowed them to stay in the game with 10 penalties for 120 yards. Hartman will keep Wake in this game until the end, but they will just fall short of victory. If they can keep it clean and force the Seminoles to commit penalties, there is no telling what could happen on the road for them.

Wake Forest is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings against Florida State.

Over/Under

UNDER 64.5 (-112).

Although both these teams are coming off great offensive showings, traditionally when these teams play each other, there are not many points involved. The Under is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings and the Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings in Tallahassee.

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Wake Forest at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Florida State Seminoles odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-8 overall, 3-8 ACC) battle the Florida State Seminoles (10-3, 6-2) in a Saturday afternoon contest at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Fla. Tip-off will be at noon ET. Below, we analyze the Wake Forest-Florida State college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 19 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Wake Forest at Florida State: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wake Forest +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Florida State -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wake Forest +13.5 (-110) | Florida State -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wake Forest at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. The Seminoles are returning to action after having three games postponed due to COVID-19 issues. FSU hasn’t played a game since Jan. 30 and hasn’t won a game since Jan. 27. The Jan. 30 loss was at Georgia Tech; Florida State heads into Saturday’s noon tussle with a five-game home win streak. FSU is 9-1 on home hardwood (25-1 over the last two seasons).
  2. The Demon Deacons are coming off a fine 69-65 win at Boston College Wednesday. WFU got a big defensive effort in that game, holding the Eagles to a 38.8% effective field-goal mark (the Deacons’ best defensive figure since Nov. 25). Saturday will mark Wake’s third straight game away from home. The Deacons’ win at BC was their first road triumph after six defeats.
  3. Florida State is well-placed to garner 2-point buckets everywhere but in the half-court set. The Seminoles rank in the nation’s top-40 in free-throw frequency, 3-point accuracy, and second-chance points.

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Wake Forest at Florida State: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 73, Wake Forest 61

Money line (ML)

The Deacons have thus far played a weak schedule for an ACC team. Florida State has sizable advantages here in two important areas — shooting the basketball and defending foes doing the same. By effective field-goal rate, the ‘Noles rank as a top-50 unit in both categories.

Miami is a decent comp for WFU; FSU played the Hurricanes two games back and routed them 81-59 and were in firm control of the contest from the word go.

Florida State is the lean in principle but not in price. STAND PAT.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Wake Forest is 2-7 ATS in its last nine games against FSU. Florida State has won five of its last six games against the number.

The Seminoles are the suggested play if you can get them at -13 or better.

Over/Under (O/U)

With Wake Forest playing its third straight on the road, and FSU coming in off a 13-day layoff, shooting figures to be off by a couple of ticks in this early-afternoon tilt. BACK THE UNDER 142.4 (-105).

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