Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

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

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) are hitting the road to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0). Virginia opens this game as 2.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 54.

The Virginia Cavaliers head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cavaliers played against the Richmond Spiders and notched a win by a score of 34-13. Against the rush, the Cavaliers gave up 147 yards on 38 attempts, which calculates to 3.9 yds per run allowed. Virginia conceded 13 completions on 22 tries for 110 yds, and a completion rate of 59.1%. When all was said and done, they tallied 63 plays which gave them 497 yds. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the ball 37 different times and accounted for 200 yards, which came out to an average of 5.4 yds per carry.

The Cavaliers have tallied 497 yards in total for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Virginia has amassed 2 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time. Virginia has 20 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 3 infractions for 25 yards. As a team they are averaging 200.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 49th in Division 1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Virginia Cavaliers hold an average of 34.0 PPG.

When it comes to passing yards, the Cavaliers are allowing 110 yards which puts them in 22nd in D-1. They have relinquished 110.0 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.1%. For the year, they are conceding 257.0 yards per game which has them ranked 50th in Division 1. They have yielded no TD's by air and 1 touchdown on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 147.0 rushing yards per game for the year. During the season, they have allowed 147 yards via the running game in 1 outing. The Cavaliers rank 55th in Division 1 in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 13.0 points per game.

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The Demon Deacons head into this game 1-0 for this year. When they last played, the Demon Deacons walked away with a victory by a final of 45-13 when they played the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The Demon Deacons finished the game with 513 yards on 68 plays (7.5 yds per play). Wake Forest ran the ball for 6.0 yards per carry, totaling 193 yds on 32 attempts. Wake Forest conceded 44 running attempts for 185 yards (4.2 yds per carry). The Demon Deacons passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 60.0%, surrendering 152 yds on 15 out of 25 through the air.

In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Demon Deacons are sitting 37th in the nation scoring 45.0 points per outing. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 513.0 yards per game, ranking them 31st in the country. The Wake Forest offense has 36 yds of penalties on 5 infractions, which has them sitting 77th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown no picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to earn 26 1st downs. For the season so far, the Demon Deacons have racked up 320 yards via the pass, ranking them 33rd in the country. They hold an average of 193.0 yards per game via the rush.

The Demon Deacons are relinquishing 13.0 PPG, which has them 56th in D-1. Wake Forest has yielded a total of 185 yards on the ground in addition to 1 touchdown via the rush so far this year. In total, they have allowed 13 total points. They have allowed no touchdownss through the air and 152.0 yards per game, which has them in 51st in the nation. The Demon Deacons defense has taken the field for 69 plays, which is 91st in college football. Their defense has totaled no fumbles and no interceptions this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cavaliers +2.0

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