Miami (FL) Hurricanes (2-0) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0)
September 18, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wake Forest Demon Deacons +20.5 / Miami (FL) Hurricanes -20.5; Over/Under: 56.5
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The Miami Hurricanes and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet in week 2 college football action from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction.
Miami Hurricanes Recap
The Miami Hurricanes come into this game with a record of 2-0 after knocking off Florida A&M last time out by a final score of 77-7. After this game, Miami will head home for a game against Central Michigan.
Hurricanes Looking For First Conference W
Darian Mensah has thrown for 653 yards, 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 91.1% passing while Javian Mallory leads the Hurricanes in rushing with 173 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Two more Hurricanes have at least 100 rushing yards as well this season including Mark Fletcher Jr. who has 145 yards and 2 TDs while Malachi Toney leads Miami in receiving with 330 receiving yards and 16 catches to lead Miami along with 4 touchdowns as well this season. On defense, Marquise Lightfoot has a team-high 11 total tackles in addition to 1 sack while Miami’s defense as a whole has combined for 3 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Recap
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into this game looking to add on to their 2-0 start after knocking off Purdue last time out. After this game, the Demon Deacons will head on the road for a game against Louisville.
Demon Deacons Looking For Huge Upset
Gio Lopez has thrown for 575 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 62.7% passing while Ty Clark III leads the Demon Deacons in rushing with 141 rushing yards and 1 touchdown so far this season. Zero more Demon Deacons have at least 100 rushing yards as well this season including Deuce Lawrence who has 97 yards and a TD while Carlos Hernandez leads Wake Forest in receiving with 253 receiving yards and 11 catches to lead Wake Forest along with 1 touchdown as well this season. On defense, Vincent Firenze has a team-high 20 total tackles in addition to 0 sacks while Wake Forest’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Miami Hurricanes @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will win
- Wake Forest has won four of its last six games as an underdog.
- Miami (FL) has lost three of its last four road games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Wake Forest has covered the spread in four of its last five home games.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wake Forest has won the first half in each of its last nine home games.
- Wake Forest has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games.
Why the Miami Hurricanes will win
- Miami (FL) has won each of its last 13 games in September.
- Wake Forest has lost each of its last 10 September games as a home underdog.
- Miami (FL) has covered the spread in each of its last seven games.
- Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in each of its last 11 games in September.
- Wake Forest has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games against top-10 AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wake Forest’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Player Prop Facts
- Gio Lopez has thrown zero interceptions in seven consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 3.
Miami Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Darian Mensah has recorded a 110.0+ passer rating in 26 consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- One of Wake Forest’s two games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Wake Forest ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (21.0).
- Miami (FL) ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Miami Hurricanes vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction
I’m on Miami in this one. The Hurricanes have looked dominant in their first couple of games so far and I don’t see that changing in this game as Wake Forest is a team that I have in the below average tier in the ACC this season. Miami has beaten their inferior competition like a drum under Mario Cristobal for the most part and I think Wake Forest falls short here in a 38-14 Miami win. Give me the Hurricanes.
