Wake Forest Demon Deacons Open as Week 14 Betting Underdogs vs Blue Devils

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

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Duke Blue Devils
Saturday, November 29, 2014 12:00 PM ET
Wallace Wade Stadium

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons renew their Tobacco Road rivalry with Duke when they visit the Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon. The 3-8 Demon Deacons shocked Virginia Tech last week, posting a 6-3 double-overtime victory over the Hokies, stealing the outright win as 13.5-point underdogs.

The 8-3 Blue Devils tumbled from the national rankings following their 45-20 loss to North Carolina last week. The loss was their second straight, SU and ATS, with both defeats coming as home favorites against ACC conference rivals. Duke is winless in their last five home dates against Wake Forest, but face a Demon Deacons squad that is 0-9 in their last nine road games, 4-5 ATS.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The visiting Wake Forest Demon Deacons opened as 18-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.

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Computer Prediction: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils Pick

A 38-21 result in favor of the Blue Devils is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Duke Blue Devils sit at 8-3 (6-4-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are currently 3-8 (6-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Duke is 3-8 OU, and Wake Forest is 3-8 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Duke vs Wake Forest injuries news.

The game pits the Duke Blue Devils, currently No. 36 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who rate No. 118 in the latest survey.

How Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils Stats Matchup

The game also pits Duke's No. 47-ranked offense, averaging 31.73 PPG, against a Wake Forest defense that ranks No. 58 this week at 25.09 PPG. The Duke aerial game is averaging 207.82 yards per game, more than the Wake Forest Demon Deacons secondary allows through the air, 176.91 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons feature the league's No. 74-rated road run defense, allowing 194.2 yards per game. Duke, meanwhile, ranks No. 40 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Demon Deacons grabbed a Week 13 victory over the Hokies in their last game, winning 6-3 at BB&T Field.

Duke was hammered in its last outing, as North Carolina ran up a 45-20 score against them at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Odds Trends

Wake Forest is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Wake Forest is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Wake Forest's last 8 games
Wake Forest is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 14-5-1 ATS in its last 20 games
Duke is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke's last 7 games
Duke is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home

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