The fourth-ranked Florida State Seminoles start their second two-game road trip of the 2023 college football season with a trip to face Wake Forest. The Seminoles have a three-game losing streak against the Demon Deacons but are still almost three-touchdown favorites to get the road win. The team will likely not have veteran defensive lineman Dennis Briggs, who also was unavailable for the Seminoles’ win over Duke last weekend. In six games this season, Briggs has 11 tackles, 1 ½ tackles for loss, 1 ½ sacks and 2 quarterback hurries. Redshirt junior Malcolm Ray and redshirt freshman Daniels Lyons will likely take Briggs’ snaps this weekend. Wake Forest has permitted 31 sacks in seven games so far, so there will be plenty of chances for the Florida State front seven to do damage. Don’t lock in your NCAAF betting on this ACC showdown between Florida State vs Wake Forest until you’ve read our preview.
NCAAF #4 Florida State Seminoles vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Odds
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 12:00 pm ET
Where: Allegacy Federal Credit Union stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
TV: ABC
Radio: No National Broadcast
Live Stream: ESPN+
Why should you bet on the Florida State Seminoles?
Dating back to the 2022 season, the Seminoles have won 13 straight games, and they’ve been ranked in the top five for eight straight weeks, their best run since 2013. They got a big scare against Duke last week, as they trailed going into the fourth quarter before scoring three unanswered touchdowns to get the win. Quarterback Jordan Travis threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns – along with just his second pick of the year. He now has a 15:2 TD:INT ratio, continuing a solid ball security track record as he only threw five picks in all of 2022. He has also run for 176 yards and five scores. With the offense scoring 41.6 points per game (fifth in the nation), the Seminoles can score with anyone.
The defense held Syracuse to three points a few weeks ago, bringing their average down to 18.6 points permitted. No defense does a better job in making life tough for quarterbacks as Seminole opponents only average a 50% pass completion rate. If you like the Seminoles on Saturday, then you see them rolling right over that Wake Forest defense from the opening kickoff.
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| College Football Odds #4 Florida State vs Wake Forest | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | +20.5 /-110 | +675 | U 51.5 |
| Florida State Seminoles | -20.5 /-110 | -1200 | O 51.5 |
Why should you put your money on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons?
Wake Forest stopped Pitt for Homecoming, coming back to win, 24-17. Santino Marucci threw the game-winning touchdown pass with just seven seconds remaining in regulation. Marucci was making his college football debut, as the Demon Deacons have had to go with three different quarterbacks this year, including Mitch Griffis and Michael Kern. Griffis has gotten most of the play, but he is still questionable due to an undisclosed issue. Marucci would play if Griffis can’t go, but Wake Forest’s chances are much, much better if Griffis can go.
Tailback Demond Claiborne leads the team with five touchdowns and has 471 rushing yards. Against Pitt, he ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Wake Forest scores 23 points per game, which ranks just 100th among FBS schools. They are a run-heavy offense, carrying the ball 41.3 times per game. Their defense has permitted 22.1 points per game, but they start games strong, permitting an average of just two points per game in the first quarter this season. Jasheen Davis (4 ½ sacks) and Jacob Roberts (five sacks) make life hard for opposing quarterbacks.
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#4 Florida State vs Wake Forest Final Score and Prediction
This is a huge point spread, but it might be wise to buy early in case the Demon Deacons announce that Griffis is out. At that point, the spread might jump closer to 25 or even 30 points. The Seminoles are cooking right now, and they seem to have had their scare game against Duke last week. I predict a final score of Florida State 41, Wake Forest 16.
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| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | +234 |
| Georgia Bulldogs | +255 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +690 |
| Florida State Seminoles | +730 |
| Washington Huskies | +1225 |
| Oklahoma Sooners | +1350 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +1400 |
| Texas Longhorns | +2100 |
| Oregon Ducks | +2800 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | +5200 |
| LSU Tigers | +7500 |
| Oregon St. Beavers | +9500 |
| Utah Utes | +11000 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | +15000 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | +20000 |
| Ole Miss Rebels | +22000 |
| Missouri Tigers | +30000 |
| USC Trojans | +34000 |
| Miami Hurricanes | +48000 |
| Air Force Falcons | +50000 |
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