Wake Forest (0-0) vs North Carolina A&T (0-0)
Game Info: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium)
Betting Odds: Wake Forest -34.5 / North Carolina A&T +34.5 --- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The North Carolina A&T Aggies and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Thursday in week 1 college football action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Here’s a North Carolina A&T vs Wake Forest Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina A&T vs Wake Forest Pick.
North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Preview
The North Carolina A&T Aggies won just 1 game last year and bring back coach Vincent Brown for a second season. It was a shock to an NC A&T program that has won 4 national titles since the 2015 season. Kevin White returns at quarterback after throwing for 507 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenji Christian is back after leading the Aggies with 718 yards and 6 touchdowns. Amonte Jones is back for NC A&T after leading the way with 298 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. The North Carolina A&T Aggies didn’t have much success offensively last season, but the experience coming back should lead to more success.
Defensively, Joshua Iseah returns after 59 tackles, Karon Prunty had 1 sack and Kade Moledor had 1 interception. NC A&T has a lot to prove from last season, and this is still a young team with only 9 seniors on the roster. An early test for the North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons won 4 games last season, missing a bowl appearance for the first time since 2015. Wake Forest enters its 11th season under coach Dave Clawson. Wake Forest gets Boise State and LA Tech transfer quarterback Hank Bachmeier, who has 8,663 career passing yards and 51 touchdowns. Demond Claiborne is back at running back after leading Wake Forest with 586 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, while Taylor Morin returns after averaging 15 yards per reception on 41 catches. This Wake Forest offense has potential, which is a welcome sight after finishing last year 115th in scoring offense.
Defensively, Dylan Hazen returns after leading the Demon Deacons with 86 tackles, Jasheen Davis had 7.5 sacks and Quincy Bryant had 1 interception. Only Stanford has worse odds to win the ACC than Wake Forest, but the Demon Deacons have the proven coach and enough returning talent to where they shouldn’t go down quietly. Wake Forest may fall short of a bowl appearance once again, but the defense has playmakers and the starting quarterback is there. Wake Forest could be a live dog all year. Wake Forest will play against Virginia and Ole Miss following this game.
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Wake Forest has won each of its last eight home games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wake Forest's last three home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wake Forest suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team last season (3).
North Carolina A&T vs Wake Forest Prediction
The North Carolina A&T Aggies won just one game last season and has only 9 seniors on this year's roster, which isn't encouraging. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons should win this game comfortably. The problem is Wake Forest isn't a team that's this big of a favorite often and despite being the better side here, it's not saying much. Wake Forest is a low level ACC team this season, and I'm not laying 30 plus points with this roster. Despite upgrades in the offseason, let's not forget how awful Wake Forest was offensively last season. You have to show me something. I'll pinch my nose and grab the points with North Carolina A&T.
Randy’s Pick North Carolina A&T +34.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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