- Wake Forest is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Virginia
- Virginia vs. Wake Forest Total(Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
The Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) visit Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Winston-Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Wake Forest is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Virginia vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Virginia vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia | +2.5 -115 | 56.5 -110 | +110 |
| Wake Forest | -2.5 -105 | 56.5 -110 | -130 |
Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 57.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Virginia vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Virginia and Wake Forest and key player performances this season.
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Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Virginia is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 8.33% ROI
- Virginia is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Virginia is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest
Virginia is 1-10 (.083) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2022 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .379
Virginia is 1-9 (.091) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .441
Virginia is 1-9 (.091) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .497
Virginia is 2-14 (.118) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .392
Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia
Wake Forest is 1-12 (.077) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
Wake Forest is 4-9 (.308) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– T-13th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .496
Wake Forest is 3-10 (.188) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2022 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
Wake Forest was 1-8 (.091) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush in the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .385
Matchup Notes for Virginia vs. Wake Forest
Wake Forest’s TEs gained 144 yards on 11 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Virginia’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest’s TEs had 11 receptions in 11 games (just 1.0 per game) last season — worst among ACC TEs. Virginia’s defense allowed 19.3 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.
Wake Forest’s WRs had 183.2 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Virginia’s defense allowed 231.1 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia’s TEs had 13 receptions in 11 games (just 1.2 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 17.7 receptions per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia’s WRs had 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia’s WRs was targeted 268 times last season — 3rd-most among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 2,402 receiving yards last season — 3rd-fewest among ACC defenses.
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia’s TEs had 13 receptions in 11 games (just 1.2 per game) last season — 2nd-worst among ACC TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 17.7 receptions per game last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia TEs have just one touchdown on 6 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9
Virginia TEs have just one touchdown on 47 receptions since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.3
Virginia RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Virginia’s WRs had 1.3 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest’s TEs gained 144 yards on 11 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Virginia’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Wake Forest QBs fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
Wake Forest were sacked on 15% of pass attempts (49/321) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Wake Forest’s TEs had 11 receptions in 11 games (just 1.0 per game) last season — worst among ACC TEs. Virginia’s defense allowed 19.3 receptions per game last season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.
Wake Forest’s WRs had 183.2 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Virginia’s defense allowed 231.1 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-worst among ACC defenses.
Virginia Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia averaged a sack every 34.3 pass attempts (377 Pass Attempts/11 Sacks) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.3
Virginia averaged a sack every 34.3 pass attempts (377 Pass Attempts/11 Sacks) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.8
Virginia sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (11/377) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 7%
Virginia averaged 0.9 sacks per game in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 2.2
Virginia sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (11/377) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Defensive Stats & Trends
Wake Forest has allowed 3.5 touchdowns per interception (53 TDs allowed, and 15 INT) since the 2022 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.7
Wake Forest has tackled opponents for a loss on just 5 of 69 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 26th-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.
Wake Forest has allowed 21 rushing TDs on 136 carries (6.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 4.7
Wake Forest allowed a Completion Pct of just 50% (24 completions/48 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: 54%
Wake Forest opponents has averaged just 15.9 Passing Attempts per TD (842 Pass Attempts/53 Passing TDs) since the 2022 season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: 20.4
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