Wake Forest vs. Duke NCAAF Predictions, Odds, Line, Pick, and Preview: November 26 | 2022 NCAAF Season
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Duke Blue Devils square off in an ACC matchup on Friday afternoon.
The Demon Deacons (7-4) are coming off a 45-35 home victory against the Syracuse Orange last Saturday. The Blue Devils (7-4) lost last Saturday on the road against the Pittsburgh Panthers 28-26.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils: Match Details
Fixture: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils
Date & Time: Saturday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
The Demon Deacons have done extremely well offensively as they have scored 37.4 points on 447.3 total yards per game thus far. Junior quarterback Sean Hartmam is currently 16th in the nation at this level with 3,074 yards while having a 32:10 touchdown-to-interception ratio. They also have an excellent wide receiver in junior A.T. Perry with 62 catches for 893 yards (14.4 yards per reception) and 10 receiving touchdowns.
Defensively, they are struggling, giving up 28.8 points per game and allowing teams to throw for 262.1 yards per game against them. They have been able to apply a solid amount of pressure and force turnovers, with 27 sacks as a team and six interceptions as well as eight fumble recoveries throughout the entire season.
The Duke Blue Devils have definitely been able to score the ball, averaging 33.2 points on 413.4 total yards per game. A huge factor is their ability to run the football, with sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard going 202-of-322 for 2,403 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions as well as leading the team in rushing with 107 carries for 621 yards (5.8 yards per attempt) with 11 rushing touchdowns.
Their defense has held its own with 22.1 points per game this season, holding the defense to 121.6 rushing yards allowed per game thus far. They have eight interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries, as well as 27 sacks this year.
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils: Betting Odds
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils: Pick
Riley Leonard has been able to use his arm to ensure that the offense will be able to move down the field as he has thrown for five passing touchdowns in his last two games. wake Forest has been able to limit the yardage, but they will be preoccupied with his ability to run the ball to stop his throws in the red zone.
Best Pick: Riley Leonard Over 1.5 Passing TDs (-110)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils: Prediction
The Demon Deacons are the better program heading into this game and should be able to beat the Blue Devils on the road. Sam Hartman is one of the best quarterbacks in the entire nation and should be able to put up points. Wake Forest are 4-1 ATS in their last five games so go with the Demon Deacons to cover the spread here.
Final Prediction: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -3.5 (+100)
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