- The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are a -12.5 point favorite vs. the Stanford Cardinal
- Stanford vs. Wake Forest Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
Stanford (2-2) visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on Wake Forest (3-1) on Oct. 3 in Winston Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 pm.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are betting favorites in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-118).
The Stanford vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Stanford vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Stanford | +12.5 -110 | 54.5 -125 | +400 |
| Wake Forest | -12.5 -118 | 54.5 -105 | -525 |
Stanford vs Wake Forest Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 75.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Stanford Cardinal and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Stanford vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 69.7% 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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Stanford Best Bets Today
- Stanford has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 39% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 games (+3.50 Units / 29% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.60 Units / 5% ROI)
- Stanford has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Wake Forest Best Bets Today
- Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+12.50 Units / 22% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+9.85 Units / 21% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.45 Units / 42% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 33% ROI)
Stanford Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Stanford Cardinal is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.49% ROI).
- Stanford is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 7% ROI
- Stanford is 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
- Stanford is 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wake Forest Demon Deacons is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.15 Units / -3.45% ROI).
- Wake Forest is 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 12.24% ROI
- Wake Forest is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.52% ROI
- Wake Forest is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.18 Units / -4.11% ROI
Stanford: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest
Stanford was winless (0-8) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481
Stanford was winless (0-6) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414
Stanford was winless (0-6) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459
Stanford was 1-6 (.143) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Stanford
Wake Forest is undefeated (6-0) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .599
Wake Forest was 1-6 (.143) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– 7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481
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 3-7 (.300) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .515
Matchup Notes for Stanford vs. Wake Forest
Wake Forest’s TEs had 33 receptions in 13 games (just 2.5 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among ACC TEs. Stanford’s defense allowed 24.5 receptions per game last season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest gained 3,090 yards on 232 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 21st-best among FBS skill players. Stanford’s defense allowed 11.8 Yards Per Reception last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Wake Forest gained 3,090 yards on 232 receptions (13.3 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among ACC skill players. Stanford’s defense allowed 11.8 Yards Per Reception last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Stanford’s TEs gained 693 yards on 60 receptions (11.6 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Stanford has 534 receptions in 28 games (just 19.1 per game) since the 2024 season — T-4th-worst among ACC skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 24.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among P5 defenses.
Stanford’s TEs gained 693 yards on 60 receptions (11.6 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among ACC defenses.
Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends
Stanford RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 184 carries (inf Carries Per TD) last season– worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4
Stanford RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 25 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5
Stanford Skill Players have averaged 19.9 yards per reception (299 yards/15 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.6
Stanford RBs averaged 70.8 rushing yards per game (849/12) last season– 6th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 125.9
Stanford’s TEs gained 693 yards on 60 receptions (11.6 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among P5 defenses.
Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest have averaged a touchdown every 3.8 receptions (30 Rec/8 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1
Wake Forest completed passes for 40+ yards on 2 of their 19 total passing attempts (10%) last week– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2%
Wake Forest Skill Players averaged 24.1 yards per reception (193 yards/8 catches) in the 1st half last week– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.9
Wake Forest gained 40+ yards on 2 of their 12 receptions (17%) last week– 4th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 4%
Wake Forest threw 0 TDs on 65 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in close and late situations last season– T-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.8
Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends
Stanford has intercepted 6 of 596 attempts (99.3 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5
Stanford did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0
Stanford allowed 7.3 touchdowns per interception (22 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Stanford did not record a sack (52 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.4
Stanford has averaged a sack every 37.8 pass attempts (151 Pass Attempts/4 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.9
Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest has allowed a Completion Pct of 81% (117 completions/145 attempts) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 61%
Wake Forest has allowed a Completion Pct of 81% (117 completions/145 attempts) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Wake Forest has allowed opponents to catch 117 of 143 passes (82% Reception Pct) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 62%
Wake Forest has intercepted 5 of 602 attempts (120.4 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5
Wake Forest has allowed opponents to catch 117 of 143 passes (82% Reception Pct) this season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
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