California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 11/8/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

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

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-4) will try to beat the California Golden Bears (4-4) at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Friday, November 8, 2024. California opens this matchup as 7.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 54.

The California Golden Bears head into this game 4-4 this year. In their last contest, the Golden Bears played the Oregon State Beavers and notched a win by a score of 44-7. Against the run, the Golden Bears gave up 60 yds on 27 tries, which averages out to 2.2 yards per rush surrendered. California relinquished 14 completions on 28 attempts for 140 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. At the end of the game, they tallied 72 plays which gave them 478 yards. The California Golden Bears ran the rock 35 times and accrued 114 yds, which earned them an average of 3.3 yds per attempt.

The Golden Bears have earned 3,078 yards in total for the season. When it comes to scoring, California has amassed 10 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 5 different times. California has accrued 165 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 68 penalties for 528 yards. As a team they are averaging 118.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 109th in Division 1. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the California Golden Bears are averaging 26.5 PPG.

Concerning yards through the air, the Golden Bears are allowing 1,773 yards which ranks them 56th in the nation. They are giving up 221.6 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. During the season, they are conceding 320.6 yards per contest which ranks them 26th in Division 1. They have conceded 8 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 99.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. In total, they have conceded 792 rushing yards through 8 outings. The Golden Bears rank 13th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 17.3 points per contest.

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The Demon Deacons come into this matchup with a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Demon Deacons got the victory with a final of 27-24 when they faced the Stanford Cardinal. The Demon Deacons finished the game with a total of 418 yds on 77 plays (5.4 yards per play). Wake Forest rushed the ball for 3.7 yards per attempt, totaling 173 yds on 47 attempts. Wake Forest relinquished 27 running attempts for 108 yards (4.0 yards per rush). The Demon Deacons pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 72.5%, relinquishing 238 yards on 29 for 40 through the air.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 399.6 yards per outing, which has them ranked 60th in the country. The Wake Forest offense has accrued 394 penalty yds on 42 violations, which ranks them 110th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 142.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,136 yards in total. They have given away 7 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 184 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Demon Deacons are sitting 77th in college football holding an average of 27.1 PPG. For the year so far, the Demon Deacons currently have a total of 2,061 passing yards as well as an average of 257.6 passing yards per contest, putting them at 39th in college football.

Wake Forest has given up a total of 1,215 yards via the ground game (151.9 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 287.8 yards per game, which has them ranked 129th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles and 8 picks on the campaign. The Demon Deacons defense has been on the field for 577 plays, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Demon Deacons are relinquishing 31.0 points per contest, which has them 105th in D-1. This season, they have relinquished 248 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -7.0

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