Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 12

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  • Wake Forest (6-4) are -10 point favorites vs Syracuse (6-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points

The Syracuse Orange (6-5) visit Truist Field to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-4) on Nov. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Winston-Salem.

are betting favorites in Week 12, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Syracuse vs. Wake Forest is total points.

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Syracuse vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 12

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Syracuse vs Wake Forest Prediction for Week 12

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 64.9% confidence.

Syracuse vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction for Week 12

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Syracuse and Wake Forest, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Best Wake Forest Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Wake Forest players for Week 12, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • A.T. Perry has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Sam Hartman has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Sam Hartman has hit the TD Passes Over in 9 of his last 14 games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the 1Q Spread in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.61 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 games (+5.16 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Syracuse have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.50 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+7.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+5.65 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)

Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Syracuse has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Syracuse is 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 5.46% ROI
  • Syracuse is 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • Syracuse is 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Wake Forest is 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.26% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest

#22 Syracuse is 1-13 (.071) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2020 season– 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .465

#14 Syracuse is 1-4 (.200) when allowing 200 or more passing yards — 9th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .464

#14 Syracuse is 2-7 (.182) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush — tied for 13th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .341

#14 Syracuse is 3-9 (.250) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team — tied for 11th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .497

Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse

#13 Wake Forest is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times — tied for 3rd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .378

#13 Wake Forest is 9-2 (.818) when sacking the QB less than 3 times — tied for 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .379

#13 Wake Forest is 10-1 (.909) when intercepting at least 1 pass — tied for 10th-best in FBS; Average: .617

#13 Wake Forest is 9-3 (.600) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties — tied for 8th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .383

Matchup Notes for Syracuse vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest has gained 7,045 yards on 503 receptions (14.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — fifth-best among Power 5 skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest has been targeted 804 times since the 2021 season — fourth-most among Power 5 skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed 4,132 receiving yards since the 2021 season — second-fewest among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has 22 receiving touchdowns this season — tied for third-most among Power 5 WRs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed 10 receiving touchdowns this season — tied for second-fewest among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs has 10 receptions in 14 games (just 0.7 per game) since the 2021 season — third-worst among P5 TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 18.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs have just 3.8 receiving yards per game this season — third-worst among P5 TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 239.4 receiving yards per game this season — tied for fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse has 309 receptions in 22 games (just 14.0 per game) since the 2021 season — fourth-worst among Power 5 skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 18.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (20/125) in the 4th quarter since last season– worst among Power 5 Offenses; Average: 7%

Syracuse TEs have no touchdowns on 10 receptions since last season– tied for 3rd worst Receptions Per TD among Power 5 Teams; Average: 9.5

Syracuse’s TEs has 10 receptions in 14 games (just 0.7 per game) since the 2021 season — third-worst among P5 TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 18.5 receptions per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC defenses.

Syracuse’s TEs have just 3.8 receiving yards per game this season — third-worst among P5 TEs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 239.4 receiving yards per game this season — tied for fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Syracuse TEs have averaged just 0.3 receptions per game (2/6) in the 2nd half since last season– 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 1.7

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest QBs have 30 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since last season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

Wake Forest WRs have 1,739 receiving yards on 3rd down since last season– most among Power 5 Teams

Wake Forest has gained 7,045 yards on 503 receptions (14.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — fifth-best among Power 5 skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest WRs have 93 receptions for 20 or more yards since last season– 2nd most among Power 5 Teams

Wake Forest WRs have caught 54 touchdown passes since last season– tied for 2nd most among Power 5 Teams

Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends

Syracuse has allowed just 10.5 yards per completion (1,845 yards/175 completions) this season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 12.2

Syracuse has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (60/607) since last season– 4th best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%

Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 18 of 270 attempts (7%) this season– tied for 4th worst in FBS; Average: 10%

Syracuse has allowed just 10.5 yards per completion (1,845 yards/175 completions) this season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 12.5

Syracuse has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 18 of 270 attempts (7%) this season– tied for 3rd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Defensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 23% of PATs this season– highest among Power 5 Teams; Average: 6%

Wake Forest’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 23% of PATs this season– highest in FBS; Average: 6%

Wake Forest has forced 33 fumbles since last season– 2nd most among Power 5 Teams

Wake Forest has forced 33 fumbles since last season– 2nd most in FBS

Wake Forest has allowed 11 TD passes in close and late situations since last season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams


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