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ACC foes will clash when the No. 20 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-2) battle the No. 21 NC State Wolf Pack (6-2).
Wake Forest vs. NC State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3 points, with bookmakers listing Wake Forest as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Wake Forest has -159 odds to pick up the win, while NC State is listed at +130 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 54 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Wake Forest vs. NC State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium
Betting Preview
Wake Forest
Wake Forest is averaging 434.6 yards per game on offense (36th in the FBS), and rank 71st on defense, yielding 379.1 yards allowed per game. On offense, Wake Forest has been a top-25 unit, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by totaling 38.9 points per game. The Demon Deacons rank 71st on defense (27.0 points allowed per game). On the offensive side of the ball, Wake Forest has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 17th-best in the FBS by compiling 297.5 per game. The Demon Deacons rank 71st on defense (233.5 passing yards allowed per game). From an offensive standpoint, Wake Forest ranks 84th in the FBS with 137.1 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 69th in rushing yards allowed per contest (145.6). Wake Forest ranks 30th in third-down efficiency (45.9%) on offense and 64th in third-down percentage allowed (37.8%) on defense this year. With 13 forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (78th in the FBS), Wake Forest (0) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
NC State
NC State’s defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 308.6 total yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 355.1 total yards per game, which ranks 97th. NC State’s defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 12th-best in the FBS with 17.4 points allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is putting up 26.8 points per game, which ranks 81st. In terms of passing, NC State ranks 77th in the FBS (230.0 passing yards per game) and 30th on the other side of the ball (195.3 passing yards allowed per game). NC State’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 113.4 rushing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 125.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 101st. NC State’s defense has been excelling on third down, giving up a 29.4% third-down conversion rate (11th-best). Offensively, it ranks 66th in the FBS with a 39.5% third-down rate. NC State has registered 13 forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (19th in the FBS) this season for a +5 turnover margin that ranks 26th in the FBS.
Wake Forest vs. NC State Betting Analysis
Wake Forest Betting Insights
Wake Forest is 5-2-1 against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 3 points or more, Wake Forest are 3-2-1 against the spread. Wake Forest games have gone over the total four times this season. The Demon Deacons have won 80% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (4-1). The Demon Deacons have played in four games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -159 or shorter and won each of them.
Wolf Pack Betting Insights
NC State has covered the spread in a game two times this season (2-6-0). NC State is winless against the spread when it is 3-point underdogs or more (0-2). NC State games have gone over the total four times this year. The Wolf Pack have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Wolf Pack are 0-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +130 or more on the moneyline.
Wake Forest vs. NC State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Wake Forest
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 64.0 | 62.7 | 66.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.3 | 40.8 | 36.7 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-1 | 3-1-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-1 | 3-0 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Wolf Pack
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 48.6 | 49.8 | 46.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.5 | 35.8 | 27.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 0-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Wake Forest
- Rondell Bothroyd has played eight games, totaling 4.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 13 tackles for the Demon Deacons.
- With 27 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games, Malik Mustapha has been a significant part of the Demon Deacons’ defense in 2022.
- Kobie Turner has suited up for eight games, amassing 20 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack for the Demon Deacons.
- The Demon Deacons’ defense has been helped by Chase Jones, who has played eight games, amassing 0.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
Wolf Pack
- Drake Thomas has recorded 44 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in eight games for the Wolf Pack.
- The Wolf Pack’s Payton Wilson has posted 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 33 tackles in eight games.
- Aydan White has 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 15 tackles, and three interceptions in eight games.
- The Wolf Pack’s Isaiah Moore has recorded 29 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
Wake Forest vs. NC State Predictions and Pick
Wake Forest vs. NC State betting card
- Pick ATS:
Wolf Pack (+3)
Pick OU:
Over (54)
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Our prediction to win this contest is NC State, and we project that NC State will cover the spread (Wake Forest -3). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 54 points.