Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 45-29. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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  • Virginia Tech is a -6 point favorite vs. Wake Forest
  • Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: CW

Wake Forest (2-2) visit Lane Stadium to take on Virginia Tech (2-3) on Oct. 4 in Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT.

Virginia Tech is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -6 (-115).

The Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest+6 -10550.5 -105185
Virginia Tech -6 -11550.5 -115-225

Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this game with 66.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+7.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.48 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.95 Units / 22% ROI)

Wake Forest Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wake Forest is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Wake Forest is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Wake Forest is 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Virginia Tech iss 1-4 against the spread this college football season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • Virginia Tech is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -29.09% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Virginia Tech is 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Wake Forest: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has gained 928 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.9 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech RBs have been targeted 5 times in short yardage situations this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has averaged 13.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Wake Forest

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 11th-best among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Matchup Notes for Wake Forest vs. Virginia Tech

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 11th-best among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech has gained 928 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.9 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech RBs have been targeted 5 times in short yardage situations this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has averaged 13.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech has gained 928 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.9 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech RBs have been targeted 5 times in short yardage situations this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has averaged 13.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 11th-best among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends

Virginia Tech has gained 928 yards on 85 receptions (just 10.9 YPR) this season — 2nd-worst among ACC skill players. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech RBs have been targeted 5 times in short yardage situations this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has averaged 13.7 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 5th-best among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Virginia Tech’s WRs has 181 receptions in 17 games (just 10.6 per game) since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among ACC WRs. Wake Forest’s defense has allowed 25.4 receptions per game since the 2024 season — worst among P5 defenses.

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — worst among ACC defenses.

Wake Forest’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 89 attempts this season — 32nd-best among FBS offenses. Virginia Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 18.2% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among P5 defenses.

Wake Forest’s WRs has gained 580 yards on 35 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 11th-best among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed 17.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.


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