Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (-11)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium is the location where the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Vanderbilt opens as 11-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 58.5.

The Vanderbilt Commodores step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Commodores faced off with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and went home with a win by a final score of 47-13. AJ Swann finished 15/29 with 194 yds through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rate of 123.8 and finished the contest with 1 pick. Sedrick Alexander was the rushing leader for the Commodores with 12 totes for 87 yds (7.3 yards per attempt). On the day, they had 65 plays which gave them a total of 461 yds. The Vanderbilt Commodores ran the football 34 times and accounted for 215 yds, which came out to an average of 6.3 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Commodores conceded 135 yards on 33 tries, which averages out to 4.1 yards per rush surrendered. Vanderbilt allowed 18 pass completions on 34 attempts for 143 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.9%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Vanderbilt Commodores are averaging 41.0 points per game. As a team they have an average of 127.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 81st in the nation. The Commodores currently have 758 total yards over the course of this season. With reference to getting in the endzone, Vanderbilt has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Vanderbilt has amassed 41 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 11 infractions for 92 yds. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Commodores are giving up 494 yards which puts them in 125th in the country. They are giving up 247.0 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 65.2%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 334.5 yards per contest which puts them 71st in the nation. They have yielded 4 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 3.0 yards per run and 87.5 yards on the ground per game this year. During this campaign, they have conceded 175 rushing yards through 2 outings. The Commodores rank 69th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, conceding 20.5 PPG.

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The Demon Deacons step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Demon Deacons got the victory with a final of 37-17 against the Elon Phoenix. Mitch Griffis (3 TDs) ended the game with 329 yds on 19/30 passing while his QB rating was 181.8. He had 1 pick and his Y/A was 11.0. Demond Claiborne carried the ball 13 times for 70 yds, ending the game with 5.4 yds per carry for Wake Forest. Wake Forest ran the ball for 2.8 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 98 yds on 35 attempts. The Demon Deacons finished the contest with a total of 427 yards on 65 plays (6.6 yards per play). The Demon Deacons pass defense gave up a completion rate of 58.3%, relinquishing 147 yds on 21 for 36 passing. Wake Forest surrendered 29 rushing attempts for 104 yds (3.6 yards per carry).

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Demon Deacons are ranked 53rd in D-1 scoring 37.0 points per contest. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 427.0 yards/outing, which ranks them 56th in the nation. The Wake Forest offense has 50 penalty yards on 4 violations, which is 95th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 1 pick while losing no fumbles and they have recorded 23 1st downs.

Wake Forest has allowed a total of 104 yards rushing as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. They have given up no TDs via the pass in addition to 147.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 37th in Division 1. Their defense has earned no fumbles and 2 picks on the year. The Demon Deacons defense has been on the field for 65 plays, which ranks them 60th in the country. The Demon Deacons are allowing 17.0 PPG, ranking them 63rd in the nation. Overall, they have conceded 17 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Commodores/Demon Deacons college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Demon Deacons -11

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