- Wake Forest Demon Deacons is a -24.5 point favorite vs. Akron Zips
- Akron vs. Wake Forest Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
Akron (0-0) visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on Wake Forest (0-0) on Sep. 3 in Winston Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-108).
The Akron vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +24.5 -110 | 48.5 -110 | +1500 |
| Wake Forest | -24.5 -108 | 48.5 -108 | -3000 |
Akron vs Wake Forest Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 75.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron Zips and Wake Forest Demon Deacons, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Akron Best Bets Today
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.35 Units / 34% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.75 Units / 35% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+2.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.75 Units / 21% ROI)
Wake Forest Best Bets Today
- Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games (+13.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+7.80 Units / 42% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.65 Units / 55% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 78% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest
Akron was 3-6 (.333) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-33rd-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Akron was winless (0-2) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .622
Akron was winless (0-2) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
Akron was 2-6 (.250) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Wake Forest was 1-6 (.143) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 15th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Wake Forest was 3-7 (.300) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-31st-worst in FBS; Average: .479
Wake Forest was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .379
Wake Forest was 3-5 (.375) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .578
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Wake Forest
Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 405 attempts last season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest gained 3,090 yards on 232 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 21st-best among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron gained 2,628 yards on 209 receptions (12.6 YPR) last season — T-35th-best among FBS skill players. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — best among ACC defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron gained 2,628 yards on 209 receptions (12.6 YPR) last season — T-35th-best among FBS skill players. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — best among ACC defenses.
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron gained 2,628 yards on 209 receptions (12.6 YPR) last season — T-35th-best among FBS skill players. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among ACC defenses.
Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 405 attempts last season — T-31st-best among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.4% of attempts last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest gained 3,090 yards on 232 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 21st-best among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — T-9th-best among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 13.8 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.1
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9
Akron has no interceptions (71 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 33.6
Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest opponents averaged 26.7 completions per game (320 / 12) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 18.5
Wake Forest intercepted 4 of 457 attempts (114.2 pass attempts per int.) last season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 39.8
Wake Forest allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (320 completions/454 attempts) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Wake Forest allowed opponents to catch 320 of 445 passes (72% Reception Pct) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Wake Forest opponents averaged 26.7 completions per game (320 / 12) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8
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