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ACC rivals will do battle when the No. 13 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1) battle the Boston College Eagles (2-4) at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Wake Forest vs. Boston College Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 20.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Wake Forest as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Wake Forest has -1605 odds to pick up the win, while Boston College is listed at +842 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 60 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Wake Forest vs. Boston College Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Stadium: Truist Field
Betting Preview
Wake Forest
Wake Forest ranks 38th in total offense (441.2 yards per game) and 74th in total defense (384.7 yards allowed per game) this year. Wake Forest ranks 63rd in scoring defense this year (25.5 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 41.2 points per game. Wake Forest owns the 75th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (235.0 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 25th-best with 292.8 passing yards per game. Wake Forest is putting up 148.3 rushing yards per game offensively this year (70th in the FBS), and is surrendering 149.7 rushing yards per game (75th) on defense. Wake Forest is averaging a 44.0% third-down percentage on offense (45th in the FBS), and ranks 67th defensively with a 38.8% third-down conversion rate allowed. Wake Forest has the fifth-best turnover margin in college football at +8, forcing 11 turnovers (43rd in the FBS) while turning it over three times (third in the FBS).
Boston College
Boston College ranks 14th-worst in total yards per game (306.8), but it has been better defensively, ranking 61st in the FBS with 371.7 total yards allowed per contest. Boston College ranks 19th-worst in points per game (20.0), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with 29.0 points allowed per contest. Boston College ranks 71st in the FBS with 236.3 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 54th with 219.0 passing yards ceded per game on defense. Boston College ranks second-worst in rushing yards per game (70.5), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 79th in the FBS with 152.7 rushing yards conceded per contest. Boston College’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 30.6% third-down percentage, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 56th with a 36.4% third-down rate allowed. At -4, Boston College has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (108th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (72nd in the FBS).
Wake Forest vs. Boston College Betting Analysis
Wake Forest Betting Insights
Wake Forest has put together a record of 4-1-1 against the spread this season. Wake Forest has not covered the spread when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites (0-0-1). Wake Forest games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season. The Demon Deacons have won all three of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season. The Demon Deacons have never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -1605 or shorter.
Eagles Betting Insights
Boston College is 1-5-0 against the spread this year. Boston College has yet to cover a spread when playing as at least 20.5-point underdogs (0-1). This season, Boston College games have hit the over three times. The Eagles have won one of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Eagles have played as an underdog of +842 or more once this season and won that game.
Wake Forest vs. Boston College Against The Spread & Betting Records
Wake Forest
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 64.3 | 63.4 | 66.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.8 | 41.0 | 37.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-1-1 | 2-1-1 | 2-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Eagles
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 48.3 | 48.8 | 47.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.2 | 33.8 | 29.0 |
| ATS Record | 1-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 0-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Wake Forest
- Kobie Turner has helped spur the Demon Deacons’ defense with 16 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in six games.
- Chase Jones has hit the gridiron for six games, compiling one interception to go along with 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Demon Deacons.
- Malik Mustapha has suited up for six games, collecting 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Demon Deacons.
- The Demon Deacons’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of Rondell Bothroyd, who has suited up for six games, posting 2.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and seven tackles.
Eagles
- Donovan Ezeiruaku has collected 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two sacks in six games for the Eagles.
- Kam Arnold has totaled 18 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in six games for the Eagles.
- Jaylen Blackwell has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and 11 tackles for the Eagles.
- With one interception to go with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in six games, Elijah Jones has been providing a big boost on defense for the Eagles.
Wake Forest vs. Boston College Predictions and Pick
Wake Forest vs. Boston College betting card
- Pick ATS:
Demon Deacons (-20.5)
Pick OU:
Under (60)
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Our pick to win this contest is Wake Forest, and we predict that Wake Forest will cover the spread (Wake Forest -20.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 60 points.