Wake Forest vs North Carolina Prediction College Football Picks 11/16/24

North Carolina (5-4) vs Wake Forest (4-4)

Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Kenan Stadium)

Betting Odds: North Carolina -11 --- Over/Under: 64 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Wake Forest vs North Carolina Prediction for this College Football Week 12 game on Saturday, November 16th, at Kenan Memorial Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Demon Deacons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tar Heels' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wake Forest

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Wake Forest and North Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Demon Deacons and Tar Heels. 

Wake Forest Defense Let Them Down

Wake Forest sits with a 4-5 record overall, but their defense really struggled in the last game. Wake Forest scored 36 points while the defense gave up 46 points and that led to the 10-point defeat. Hank Bachmeier was under center and he completed 19 of his 36 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Demond Claiborne had a strong game on the ground rushing 23 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. 

Wake Forest is averaging 28.1 points while their defense is giving up 32.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 65th in the league while the defense is ranked 114th. In this game, the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better. 

Why Wake Forest Will Cover Against North Carolina

  • The road team has won each of North Carolina's last four games.
  • North Carolina has lost each of its last three home games.
  • North Carolina has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six home games.
  • The road team has covered the spread in each of North Carolina's last four games.

North Carolina Looks for Third Straight Win

It has been up and down for North Carolina so far this season but they have won two games in a row. The last game for North Carolina came against Florida State and they were able to secure the 35-11 victory. Jacolby Criswell had a strong game completing 13 of his 17 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Omarion Hampton was wild on the ground rushing 32 times for 172 yards and four touchdowns. 

North Carolina is averaging 34 points while their defense is giving up 26 points per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while the defense is ranked 81st in the league. The Tar Heels need a strong game from Criswell here. North Carolina will meet Boston College after this game.

Wake Forest vs North Carolina Prediction

Give me Wake Forest here. North Carolina is averaging 34 points but their defense at times has been a major issue and it’s going to be much of the same here. Wake Forest is averaging 28.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Bachmeier is going to have a huge game here, and North Carolina’s defense is going to have no answer. Back Wake Forest against the spread. 

Shane’s Pick Wake Forest +11

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