Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 3

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Old Dominion wide receiver Jordan Bly (1) runs a route during an NCAA college football game on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
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  • Wake Forest is a -14 point favorite vs. Old Dominion
  • Total (Over/Under): 61.5 points
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs on Sep. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Norfolk.

Wake Forest is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Over/Under is 61 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 3

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest-13.5 -11061 -110-600
Old Dominion +13.5 -11061 -110+425

Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Prediction for Week 3

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 85.7% confidence.

Wake Forest vs Old Dominion Spread Prediction for Week 3

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 76.7% confidence.

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


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  • Wake Forest has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+4.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+1.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.75 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.28 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Old Dominion have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.55 Units / 16% ROI)

Best Wake Forest Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Wake Forest players for Week 3, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Justice Ellison has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+0.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Donavon Greene has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+0.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Wake Forest is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 27.03% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Old Dominion is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.05 Units / -2.33% ROI).

  • Old Dominion is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 52.5% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion

Wake Forest is 10-3 (.769) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .570

Wake Forest is 11-5 (.550) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2021 season– 13th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .377

Wake Forest is 7-4 (.636) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2021 season– 5th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .372

Wake Forest is 9-4 (.692) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2021 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: .382

Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest

Old Dominion is winless (0-8) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .454

Old Dominion is winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .338

Old Dominion is 1-12 (.077) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .446

Old Dominion is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2022 season– 14th-worst in FBS; Average: .444

Matchup Notes for Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.6% of 44 attempts this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.3% of attempts this season — fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.6% of 460 attempts since the 2022 season — 28th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.1% of attempts since the 2022 season — third-best among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.6% of 44 attempts this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.3% of attempts this season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest has gained 525 yards on 36 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — fourth-best among ACC skill players. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 427 yards on 29 receptions (14.7 YPR) this season — fifth-best among ACC WRs. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — tied for 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest has gained 4,570 yards on 336 receptions (13.6 YPR) since the 2022 season — 16th-best among FBS skill players. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2022 season — 28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest WRs caught 20 touchdown passes in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for most among FBS Teams

Wake Forest has gained 525 yards on 36 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — fourth-best among ACC skill players. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 427 yards on 29 receptions (14.7 YPR) this season — fifth-best among ACC WRs. Old Dominion’s defense has allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — tied for 32nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest WRs have caught 38 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 4th most among FBS Teams

Wake Forest WRs have caught 26 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd most among FBS Teams

Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.6% of 44 attempts this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.3% of attempts this season — fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 12.6% of 460 attempts since the 2022 season — 28th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.1% of attempts since the 2022 season — third-best among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.6% of 44 attempts this season — tied for 35th-best among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.3% of attempts this season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Old Dominion’s WRs has gained 2,529 yards on 166 receptions (15.2 YPR) since the 2022 season — tied for 15th-best among FBS WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 12.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2022 season — fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Old Dominion’s QBs has thrown for 367 passing yards in 2 games (just 183.5 YPG) this season — 23rd-worst among FBS teams. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 244.0 passing yards per game this season — fourth-worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Defensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 27 carries (13.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.7

Wake Forest has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 3 of 8 carries (38%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%

Wake Forest has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 27 carries (13.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since last season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.6

Wake Forest has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 3 of 8 carries (38%) on 3rd and long since last season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%

Wake Forest’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 18% of PATs since last season– highest among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 6%

Old Dominion Monarchs Defensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 2nd most in FBS

Old Dominion sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Old Dominion has allowed 27 rushing TDs on 203 carries (7.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 4.8

Old Dominion has allowed a Completion Pct of 76% (38 completions/50 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since last season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 59%

Old Dominion has sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams


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