The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Oregon State Beavers meet in week 7 college football action from Reser Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Oregon State Beavers prediction.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recap
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this game looking to add on to their 30-23 win over Virginia Tech last time out to improve to 3-2 on the year. After this game, Wake Forest will have a bye week before a home game against SMU.
Demon Deacons Looking To Follow Up Big Road Win
Robby Ashford has thrown for 1,172 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 59.9% passing while also rushing for 233 yards and 4 TDs. Demond Claiborne has a team-high 395 rushing yards with 7 touchdowns while Chris Barnes leads Wake’s receiving group with 20 grabs for 308 yards his season. Sterling Berkhalter has 199 receiving yards and a TD and Eni Falayi has 183 receiving yards with a score while three more Demon Deacons have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Nick Andersen has a team-high 41 total tackles while Langston Hardy has a team-high 3.5 sacks. As a unit, Wake Forest’s defense has combined for 10 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Oregon State has lost each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
- Wake Forest has won each of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in October.
- Wake Forest has covered the spread in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Oregon State Beavers Recap
The Oregon State Beavers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 27-23 loss to App State last time out to fall to 0-6 this season. After this game, Oregon State will play host to FCS Lafayette.
Beavers Still Searching For First Win
Maalik Murphy has thrown for 1,523 yards, 9 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 59.7% passing while Anthony Hankerson has a team-high 366 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Trent Walker has a team-high 43 receptions for 584 yards while Taz Reddicks has 280 receiving yards and David Wells Jr. has 212 receiving yards. Bryce Caufield has 136 receiving yards and a TD as well this season. On defense, Dexter Foster has a team-high 48 total tackles while the Oregon State defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Oregon State Beavers will win
- Oregon State has won six of its last seven home games in October.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Oregon State’s last four games.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oregon State’s last four home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Wake Forest’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Oregon State Beavers Prediction
I’m on Wake Forest here. Oregon State has been more competitive in a couple of their recent games, but at the end of the day, the Beavers still fell short in both outings and I don’t expect a different result here. Oregon State just doesn’t have it this year and you have to wonder at a certain point if the quit factor becomes an issue for Oregon State. Wake Forest is the better team here and I’m just not in a position where I want to back Oregon State at such a short number. Give me Wake Forest here.