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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0) will battle the Old Dominion Monarchs (1-1) at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia.
Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 14 points, with sportsbooks listing Wake Forest as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Wake Forest has -598 odds to pick up the win, while Old Dominion is listed at +420 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 61 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Stadium: S.B. Ballard Stadium
Betting Preview
Wake Forest
Last year, Wake Forest scored 9.5 more points per game (36.1) than Old Dominion allowed (26.6). When Wake Forest put up more than 26.6 points last season, it went 6-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall. Last season Old Dominion had a 5-4 record against the spread and a 3-6 record overall in games when it held opponents to fewer than 36.1 points. Wake Forest racked up just 0.3 fewer yards per game (443.2) than Old Dominion allowed per matchup (443.5) last season.
Old Dominion
Old Dominion scored 19.5 points per game last year, 8.8 fewer than Wake Forest surrendered (28.3). Old Dominion was 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall in games when it recorded more than 28.3 points last season. When Wake Forest surrendered less than 19.5 points last season, it had a 2-0 record against the spread and a 3-0 record overall. Old Dominion averaged 31.4 fewer yards per game (339.5) than Wake Forest gave up per contest (370.9) last season.
Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Betting Analysis
Wake Forest Betting Insights
Wake Forest is 1-1-0 against the spread this season. Wake Forest has not covered the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 14-point favorites. This season, Wake Forest games have hit the over once. The Demon Deacons have been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Demon Deacons have played as a moneyline favorite of -598 or shorter in just one game this season, which they won.
Old Dominion Betting Insights
Old Dominion has covered the spread in a matchup one time this year (1-1-0). Old Dominion is winless against the spread when it has played as 14-point underdogs or more (0-1). This year, each Old Dominion game has hit the over. The Monarchs have split the two games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Monarchs have played as an underdog of +420 or more once this season and lost that game.
Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Against The Spread & Betting Records
Wake Forest
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 63.8 | 64.4 | 63.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 37.3 | 39.9 | 34.3 |
| ATS Record | 8-5-0 | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-8-0 | 3-4-0 | 2-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 7-4 | 5-1 | 2-3 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Old Dominion
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.2 | 52.3 | 52.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.3 | 28.5 | 32.0 |
| ATS Record | 5-7-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-8-1 | 1-5-0 | 2-3-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-8 | 1-3 | 1-5 |
Last Season’s Leaders
Wake Forest
- Sam Hartman had 38 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions in 12 games last year, completing 63.1% of his throws for 3,701 yards (308.4 per game).
- On the ground, Hartman scored one touchdown and picked up 129 yards.
- A.T. Perry had 81 catches for 1,096 yards (84.3 per game) and 11 touchdowns in 13 games.
- In the passing game a season ago, Taylor Morin scored nine TDs, hauling in 43 balls for 554 yards (46.2 per game).
- On the ground, Justice Ellison scored five touchdowns and accumulated 703 yards (54.1 per game).
- On defense last year, Ryan Smenda Jr. helped lead the way with 130 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended in 11 games.
- Chase Jones had 69 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
- Chelen Garnes picked up one sack in addition to his one TFL and 58 tackles a season ago.
- In 2022, Isaiah Wingfield had 48 tackles, two TFL, and five passes defended.
Old Dominion
- Hayden Wolff last year registered 2,919 passing yards with 18 passing touchdowns, six interceptions and a 57.2% completion percentage.
- Blake Watson piled up 897 rushing yards (5.7 yards per carry) and five TDs.
- The passing game was also aided by the receiving skills of Watson, who grabbed 37 balls (on zero targets) for 314 yards and two touchdowns.
- Last season Ali Jennings reeled in 54 balls on zero targets for 959 yards and nine touchdowns.
- Javon Harvey received zero targets last season and converted them into 31 receptions (2.6 per game) for 573 yards and four TDs.
- Last season Jason Henderson compiled 167 tackles and six TFL in 11 games.
- On defense, R’Tarriun Johnson totaled two sacks to go with four TFL, 78 tackles, and one interception.
- With 50 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions, Tre Hawkins was a significant contributor last season on defense.
- Marcus Haynes was a key player on D last year, with 51 tackles, six TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended.
Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion Predictions and Pick
Wake Forest vs. Old Dominion betting card
- Pick ATS:
Old Dominion (+14)
- Pick OU: Under (61)
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Our pick to win this game is Wake Forest, and we project that Old Dominion will cover the spread (Wake Forest -14). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 61 points.