NC State vs. Wake Forest odds
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Moneyline (ML): NC State -275 (Bet $275 to win $100) | Wake Forest +222 (Bet $100 to win $222)Against the spread (ATS): NC State -7 (-111) | Wake Forest +7 (-109)Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)NC State vs. Wake Forest betting tips preview
The NC State Wolfpack (2-0) take on a fellow ACC foe when they visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0) on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN, with the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around NC State vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Wolfpack enter this matchup after a 35-31 win over the Virginia Cavaliers in their most recent outing. Their last time out, the Demon Deacons defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts 42-10. Against the Cavaliers, CJ Bailey led the Pack with 200 yards on 16-of-23 passing (69.6%) for one touchdown and no interceptions. He also carried the ball six times for 44 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Daylan Smothers rushed for 140 yards on 17 carries (8.2 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding two receptions for 13 yards. Terrell Anderson hauled in three receptions for 44 yards (averaging 14.7 per catch) against the Cavaliers. Robby Ashford threw for 227 yards for the Deacs against the Catamounts, going 13-for-22 (59.1%) with one touchdown and one interception. He added seven carries for 66 yards and one touchdown. Demond Claiborne put together a 10-carry, 193-yard game (19.3 yards per attempt) with three touchdowns, while also adding two receptions for -2 yards . Chris Barnes caught six passes for 149 yards (24.8 yards per catch).
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NC State vs. Wake Forest picks and predictionsPrediction
NC State 21, Wake Forest 16
MoneylineMoneyline pick: NC State -275NC State has been listed as the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games.The Wolfpack have played as a moneyline favorite of -275 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.Wake Forest has not played a game this season while listed as the underdog.The Demon Deacons have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +222 odds on them winning this game.Against the spreadATS pick: Wake Forest +7The Wolfpack have won once against the spread this year.NC State has yet to win ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 7-point favorites this season.The Demon Deacons have one win against the spread this year.
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