Wake Forest at NC State: Prediction, Odds, Expert Pick
The NC State Wolfpack (3-2) are 4-point favorites when they host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-3) in conference action on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium. A 52.5-point over/under is set for the contest.
The Wolfpack won against the Northern Illinois Huskies in their most recent game, 24-17. The Demon Deacons' most recent game was versus the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, and they lost by a score of 41-38.
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NC State vs. Wake Forest Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV: The CW
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | -4 (-109) | -187 | +153 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 |
NC State vs. Wake Forest Prediction
- Pick ATS: NC State (-4)
- Pick OU: Over (52.5)
- Prediction: NC State 33, Wake Forest 28
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Pick by FOX Sports Betting Analyst Chris Fallica:
NC State got the win against NIU last week but had just 171 yards, were plus-4 in turnovers and got a non-offensive touchdown. Wake is 1-3, but two of its losses were decided by a combined four points against similarly talented teams in Virginia and UL Lafayette. You could hold out in hopes of a six here as well, as I think you might see one.
PICK: Wake Forest (+5.5) to lose by fewer than 5.5 points, or win outright
NC State vs. Wake Forest Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Wolfpack 28, Demon Deacons 24.
- The Wolfpack have a 65.2% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Demon Deacons hold a 39.5% implied probability.
- NC State has not won against the spread this season in four chances.
- Wake Forest is winless against the spread this season (0-3-1).
NC State vs. Wake Forest: Head-to-Head
- In their past two head-to-head bouts, NC State has taken down Wake Forest two times.
- The Wolfpack own a 2-0 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have yet to go over the total.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, NC State has scored 56 points versus Wake Forest, while surrendering only 27 points.
NC State vs. Wake Forest: 2024 Stats Comparison
| NC State | Wake Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.4 (66) | 29.8 (86) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 33.6 (125) | 31.3 (93) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (97) | 4 (32) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 9 (16) | 4 (95) |
NC State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Concepcion | WR | 31 REC / 243 YDS / 4 TD / 48.6 YPG |
| Jordan Waters | RB | 213 YDS / 2 TD / 42.6 YPG / 4.1 YPC 6 REC / 62 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.4 REC YPG |
| CJ Bailey | QB | 468 YDS (64.6%) / 2 TD / 2 INT 43 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 8.6 RUSH YPG |
| Kendrick Raphael | RB | 207 YDS / 2 TD / 41.4 YPG / 6.3 YPC |
| Caden Fordham | LB | 41 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Donovan Kaufman | DB | 27 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Sean Brown | LB | 35 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Davin Vann | DL | 17 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
Wake Forest 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Hank Bachmeier | QB | 1,159 YDS (66.7%) / 5 TD / 1 INT 75 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 18.8 RUSH YPG |
| Demond Claiborne | RB | 335 YDS / 4 TD / 83.8 YPG / 5.5 YPC 7 REC / 63 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.8 REC YPG |
| Tate Carney | RB | 146 YDS / 4 TD / 36.5 YPG / 3.8 YPC 5 REC / 44 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11 REC YPG |
| Donavon Greene | WR | 16 REC / 271 YDS / 2 TD / 67.8 YPG |
| Nick Andersen | DB | 34 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Jamare Glasker | DB | 19 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Kevin Pointer | DL | 11 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
| Dylan Hazen | LB | 20 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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