Star runner Demond Claiborne and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-4) play the Stanford Cardinal (2-5) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Stanford Stadium.
The Demon Deacons are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), versus the Cardinal. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.
Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
Wake Forest -2.5 vs. Stanford
Wake Forest vs. Stanford Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Demon Deacons (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Demon Deacons (-146), Cardinal (+121)
- Total: 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Wake Forest vs. Stanford Betting Stats and Info
In seven opportunities, the Demon Deacons have won just twice against the spread. Against the spread, the Demon Deacons are winless in two games when favored by 2.5 points or more. Wake Forest has recorded a 2-1 record in the three games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Stanford, through seven games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-5-0 against the spread. The Cardinal have covered the spread in two games as underdogs by 2.5 points or more (in six opportunities). Stanford is 1-5 in games it has been an underdog on the moneyline.
Wake Forest vs. Stanford Recent Stats and Trends
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- In its last three games, Wake Forest has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- Wake Forest has hit the over once in its past three contests.
- Wake Forest and its opponents have combined to score an average of 57 points in its last three games, 2.5 more than the 54.5 over/under in this matchup.
Stanford Cardinal
- Stanford has not covered the spread and is 2-1 overall in its last three contests.
- In Stanford’s past three games, it has hit the over once.
- Stanford’s average total over the last three games is 5.5 points fewer than the 54.5 over/under given for this matchup.
Wake Forest vs. Stanford Key Players
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Hank Bachmeier has thrown for 1,713 yards while connecting on 62.2% of his passes (145-for-233), with nine touchdowns and five interceptions (244.7 yards per game). He’s also run the ball 43 times for 116 yards.
- Claiborne has taken 123 attempts for a team-high 584 rushing yards (83.4 YPG) and eight touchdowns.
- So far this year Tate Carney has rushed for 217 yards (31 per game), with four touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has been targeted 48 times and has 35 catches, leading his team with 458 yards (65.4 ypg).
- Horatio Fields has also added 26 catches for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He has been targeted 48 times and averages 44.4 receiving yards per game.
- Deuce Alexander has 298 receiving yards on 24 receptions (41 targets), with two touchdowns, averaging 42.6 yards per game.
- Kevin Pointer has three sacks to lead the team, and has also added four TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
- Nick Andersen’s 59 tackles mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- Dylan Hazen has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding 39 tackles and one pass defended.
Stanford Cardinal
- Ashton Daniels has 727 passing yards (121.2 per game), five touchdowns and six interceptions. He also has 300 rushing yards on 66 carries.
- Micah Ford has 254 yards on 59 carries (42.3 yards per game).
- Elic Ayomanor has been targeted 63 times and has 31 catches, leading his team with 388 yards (55.4 per game) while also scoring four touchdowns.
- Ismael Cisse’s stat line this year reveals 23 catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns. He puts up 34.8 receiving yards per game.
- Sam Roush is averaging 26.4 yards per game, with 20 catches for 185 yards and one touchdown.
- This season David Bailey leads the team with four sacks and has added three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Tristan Sinclair has racked up 36 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this season, leading his team in tackles.
- Mitch Leigber has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding 22 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.