Florida State vs Wake Forest Odds
| Florida State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | ML |
-20.5 -115 | 52.5 -110o / -110u | -1400 |
| Wake Forest Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | ML |
+20.5 -105 | 52.5 -110o / -110u | +800 |
The Florida State Seminoles have been rolling of late, as they are undefeated this season and are coming off three consecutive dominant victories over ACC competition.
Now they must take their show on the road to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, where they sit as a -20.5 favorite with a total of 52.5.
The Demon Deacons are just 1-3 in conference play, but they are coming off a victory against Pitt, where third-string quarterback Santino Marucci came up big in his first career start.
However, Marucci may return to the bench, which could give Wake Forest's offense a big boost.
With both of these teams trending up, what's the best way to bet this matchup, Florida State vs. Wake Forest? Let's take a closer look to find out.
Florida State Seminoles
If you don't know by now, the Florida State offense starts with quarterback Jordan Travis. The Seminoles' signal-caller has had a tremendous season.
He comes into this matchup having completed 65% of his passes and is 27th in yards per pass, while having thrown just two interceptions. His stellar play has led his team to victories over the likes of LSU and Clemson, and his talent could shine in this matchup.
The Demon Deacons' secondary has been the Achilles heel of their unit this season. They are 98th in Passing Success Rate Allowed and have yet to face a quarterback the caliber of Travis.
While FSU could throw at will in this matchup, Wake can't forget about the running game, as the Seminoles are 14th in the country in terms of yards per rush.
This Florida State offense is a tall task, and the Demon Deacons may not be up for it.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
I highlighted the quarterback situation in the intro, as we must give credit to Marucci for leading his team when the moment called for it. But fortunately for Wake Forest, it's time for him to take a seat.
Mitch Griffis has been back at practice this week and is expected to return for this matchup. Griffis has been solid when under center — he's averaging 7.2 yards per completion — and Wake will need him, as it'll likely be playing catch-up for the majority of this one.
However, just how large the deficit will be is up to the offensive line. The Demon Deacons are 128th in sack rate allowed, and that's a big reason as to why Griffis was injured in the first place.
Florida State's pass rush is not elite, but it could have a big day against this offensive line, which would put the game out of hand early. Coming back through the air is also no guarantee, as the Seminoles are second in opponent completion percentage allowed and 22nd in yards per pass allowed.
This is a game where the Demon Deacons' offense will play second fiddle, but their contributions to the scoreboard later on in the game should get our angle to the window.
Florida State vs Wake Forest
Matchup Analysis
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Florida State Offense vs. Wake Forest Defense
 | Offense | Defense |  Edge |
| Rush Success | 82 | 37 | |
| Line Yards | 81 | 80 |  |
| Pass Success | 20 | 98 | |
| Havoc | 7 | 55 | |
| Finishing Drives | 12 | 52 | |
| Quality Drives | 28 | 37 | |
Wake Forest Offense vs. Florida State Defense
| Offense | Defense | Edge |
| Rush Success | 77 | 64 | |
| Line Yards | 92 | 45 | |
| Pass Success | 82 | 12 | |
| Havoc | 120 | 26 | |
| Finishing Drives | 123 | 20 | |
| Quality Drives | 123 | 24 | |
Pace of Play / Other
| | |
| PFF Tackling | 76 | 30 |
| PFF Coverage | 22 | 22 |
| Special Teams SP+ | 1 | 54 |
| Middle 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Seconds per Play | 27.4 (75) | 25.3 (41) |
| Rush Rate | 50.2% (82) | 57.7% (50) |
Florida State vs Wake Forest
Betting Pick & Prediction
The Seminoles should roll in this matchup, which is to be expected, especially considering they are three-touchdown favorites.
However, they won't be alone when it comes to putting points on the board.
Griffis' return is massive for this Wake offense, and his ability to sling it downfield gives his club a shot at finding the end zone. He will have plenty of chances to do so when the Demon Deacons trail here.
Take the over and enjoy the crooked number the Seminoles will put up here.
