Wake Forest vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 2

• Wake Forest Demon Deacons is a -3 point favorite vs. Purdue Boilermakers
• Wake Forest vs. Purdue Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
• TV Channel: FS1

Wake Forest (1-0) visit Ross-Ade Stadium to take on Purdue (1-0) on Sep. 12 in West Lafayette, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 pm.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -3 (-105).

The Wake Forest vs. Purdue Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Wake Forest vs Purdue Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this game with 52.1% 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Purdue Boilermakers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Wake Forest vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 50.4% 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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Wake Forest Best Bets Today

• Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+12.00 Units / 27% ROI)
• Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.65 Units / 54% ROI)
• Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.80 Units / 12% ROI)
• Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
• Wake Forest have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 39% ROI)

Purdue Best Bets Today

• Purdue has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.15 Units / 71% ROI)
• Purdue has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+5.90 Units / 22% ROI)
• Purdue have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.95 Units / 54% ROI)
• Purdue has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
• Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest Demon Deacons is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

• Wake Forest is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 2.86% ROI
• Wake Forest is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 89.29% ROI
• Wake Forest is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.08 Units / -100% ROI

Purdue Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Purdue Boilermakers is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

• Purdue is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
• Purdue is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
• Purdue is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Purdue

Wake Forest was 3-7 (.300) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .498

Wake Forest was 2-7 (.222) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-27th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Wake Forest was 2-7 (.222) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462

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

Purdue: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest

Purdue was winless (0-10) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Purdue was winless (0-4) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Purdue was 1-8 (.111) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581

Purdue was winless (0-8) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Matchup Notes for Wake Forest vs. Purdue

Purdue’s WRs gained 1,914 yards on 165 receptions (just 11.6 YPR) last season — T-21st-worst among FBS WRs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among ACC defenses.

Purdue’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 404 attempts last season — T-29th-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.

Purdue’s TEs had 24 receptions in 12 games (just 2.0 per game) last season — worst among Big Ten TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20.8 receptions per game last season — T-25th-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. Purdue’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 3rd-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. Purdue’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among P5 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. Purdue’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.8% of attempts last season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — T-9th-best among FBS WRs. Purdue’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception last season — 3rd-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. Purdue’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among P5 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. Purdue’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.8% of attempts last season — 3rd-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. Purdue’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 14.8% of attempts last season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs gained 2,377 yards on 152 receptions (15.6 YPR) last season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Purdue’s defense allowed 14.4 Yards Per Reception last season — worst among P5 defenses.

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends

Purdue’s WRs gained 1,914 yards on 165 receptions (just 11.6 YPR) last season — T-21st-worst among FBS WRs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 10.0 Yards Per Reception last season — best among ACC defenses.

Purdue’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 404 attempts last season — T-29th-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.

Purdue’s TEs had 24 receptions in 12 games (just 2.0 per game) last season — worst among Big Ten TEs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20.8 receptions per game last season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Purdue’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-26th-best among FBS RBs. Wake Forest’s defense allowed just 6.2 RAC to RBs last season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.

Purdue’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.4% of 404 attempts last season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. Wake Forest’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts last season — best among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest opponents averaged 26.7 completions per game (320 / 12) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 18.8

Wake Forest intercepted 4 of 457 attempts (114.2 pass attempts per int.) last season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5

Wake Forest opponents averaged 26.7 completions per game (320 / 12) last season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 18.5

Wake Forest had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 31.0

Wake Forest has no interceptions and 19 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 8.6

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends

Purdue allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 311 attempts (5%) last season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 2%

Purdue allowed 60 TDs last season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 2.6

Purdue allowed 6.8 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 4 INT) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.6

Purdue allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 311 attempts (5%) last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

Purdue allowed 13.9 yards per completion (3,032 yards/218 completions) last season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 11.0

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