The Florida State Seminoles and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles look for another win to remain undefeated on the season. Florida State looks for its first 8-0 start since the 2014 season. Jordan Travis is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 1,750 yards, 15 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson have combined for 887 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jaheim Bell has 22 receptions. The Florida State Seminoles ground game is averaging 173.7 yards per contest, and Trey Benson leads the way with 489 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Florida State is allowing 18.6 points and 350.1 yards per game. Kalen DeLoach leads the Florida State Seminoles with 37 tackles, Joshua Farmer has 3 sacks and Renardo Green has 1 interception.
Florida State Seminoles Team Facts
- Florida State has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Florida State has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- Each of Florida State’s last seven games as a favorite against Wake Forest have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons look for a massive upset to improve to 5-3 on the year. Wake Forest has won 4 of its last 5 home games. Mitch Griffis is completing 59.2 percent of his passes for 1,211 yards, 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Jahmal Banks and Taylor Morin have combined for 771 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Wesley Grimes has 16 receptions. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ground game is averaging 145.1 yards per contest, and Demond Claiborne leads the way with 471 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Wake Forest is allowing 22.1 points and 366.9 yards per game. Jacob Roberts leads the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with 55 tackles, Jasheen Davis has 4.5 sacks and DaShawn Jones has 3 interceptions.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Facts
- Wake Forest has won each of its last nine home games in October.
- Wake Forest has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games in October.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Each of the last eight games between Florida State and Wake Forest have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida State rank 5th among FBS teams for points per game this season (41.6).
- The Florida State are one of only six FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ([z-0]).
Randy’s Pick
The Florida State Seminoles are the more talented team and could blow the doors off, but they’ve also been sloppy in recent games, and that includes a slow start last week against Duke. Wake Forest has no offense to speak of, but it’s still decent defensively and finds ways to compete with physical play. We did see Wake Forest go into Clemson and nearly spring an upset, and last week’s last second win over Pitt could be the shot in the arm this group needed. We’re getting three full touchdowns. Give me Wake Forest at home.
