Wake Forest (4-4) vs California (4-4)
Game Info: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium)
Betting Odds: Wake Forest +7 / California -7 --- Over/Under: 55.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Cal Golden Bears and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Friday in week 11 college football action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Here’s a California vs Wake Forest Prediction. This article will include a California vs Wake Forest Pick.
Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview
The Cal Golden Bears beat Oregon State, lost to NC State, and they play Syracuse next. Cal has lost 2 of its last 3 road games. Fernando Mendoza is completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 2,095 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jack Endries and Nyziah Hunter have combined for 736 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Trond Grizzell has 18 receptions.
The Cal Golden Bears ground game is averaging 118.8 yards per contest, and Jaivian Thomas leads the way with 470 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Cal is allowing 17.3 points and 320.6 yards per game. Teddye Buchanan leads the Cal Golden Bears with 77 tackles, Xavier Carlton has 7 sacks and Nohl Williams has 6 interceptions.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons beat UConn and Stanford, and they play North Carolina next. Wake Forest has lost 4 straight home games. Hank Bachmeier is completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 1,958 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Taylor Morin and Horatio Fields have combined for 830 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Deuce Alexander has 29 receptions.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ground game is averaging 142 yards per contest, and Demond Claiborne leads the way with 711 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Wake Forest is allowing 31 points and 439.6 yards per game. Nick Andersen leads the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with 82 tackles, Kevin Pointer has 3.5 sacks and Jamare Glasker has 1 interception.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- Wake Forest has lost seven of its last eight games in November.
- California has won each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven home games.
- California has covered the spread in each of its last four November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Wake Forest's last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of California's last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wake Forest ranks T127th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.3).
- Wake Forest ranks 127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (72.7).
- California ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.4).
- California ranks 9th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (99.0).
California vs Wake Forest Prediction
The Cal Golden Bears are probably the better team, and they're coming off their best game with a blowout win over Oregon State. However, Cal was looking awful before that game, with ugly losses and an offense that couldn't get going. Wake Forest has quietly won 3 of its last 4 games and is inching closer toward a potential bowl berth. Wake Forest just won back to back road games, and coming home on Friday night should have the team feeling good. I'll grab the free touchdown with the Demon Deacons, as I just don't believe Cal is good enough to lay this sort of number.
Randy’s Pick Wake Forest +7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
