NC State Wolfpack Face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Week 12 NCAA Football Odds and Pick

BB&T Field features a battle between the host Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the visiting NC State Wolfpack in college football betting action Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons were sitting as -3.5-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 35-33 win for the Demon Deacons early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

NC State Wolfpack vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons sport a record of 6-4 and 7-2-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the NC State Wolfpack sit at 7-3 and 4-5-1 ATS on the season. The over under totals records are 6-4 for the Demon Deacons and 4-6 for the Wolfpack. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Wake Forest vs NC State injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons rated this week at No. 33 and the NC State Wolfpack sitting at No. 31.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Wake Forest's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 35.1 PPG, against a NC State defense that ranks No. 50 this week at 24.6 PPG. The Wake Forest aerial game is averaging 276.1 yards per game, more than the NC State Wolfpack secondary allows through the air, 241.5 YPG per game.

In comparing defenses, the NC State Wolfpack own the league's No. 82-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 188.25 yards per game when on the road. Wake Forest, on the other hand, rates No. 45 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Nyheim Hines tore up the turf for 110 rushing yards in the latest Wolfpack game, a 17-14 win over the Eagles at Alumni Stadium.

John Wolford's 363-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Wake Forest earned a 64-43 win over Syracuse on Saturday at Carrier Dome.

Betting Trends
  • North Carolina State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of North Carolina State's last 7 games
  • North Carolina State is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
  • North Carolina State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
  • Wake Forest is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Wake Forest is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games
  • Wake Forest is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

NC State home to North Carolina, Saturday, November 25th
Wake Forest home to Duke, Saturday, November 25th

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