Wake Forest Demon Deacons Odds

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2023 Season Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are heading into the 2023 football season with high expectations after a solid 8-5 record in the previous year under the guidance of head coach Dave Clawson. Clawson has done an excellent job with the program, leading the team to seven consecutive winning seasons and consistently earning bowl game appearances.

One of the key factors that will determine the success of the Demon Deacons in 2023 is the development of their starting quarterback, Mitch Griffis. Griffis stepped into the role last season temporarily and will now take the reins as the starting quarterback following Sam Hartman's departure to Notre Dame. Despite his relatively smaller size, Griffis compensates with precise throws, mobility, and a competitive spirit that fits well within Coach Clawson's system. His success will play a crucial role in the team's performance.

Wake Forest boasts a strong receiving corps, including players like Donavon Greene and Jahmal Banks, who were major contributors in the 2022 season. They will need to continue their production and potentially step up as deep-ball threats to fill the void left by A.T. Perry.

On defense, the Demon Deacons are looking to improve their performance from the previous season, during which they struggled to generate turnovers. Jasheen Davis, a speed rusher, is expected to lead the charge in generating pressure and creating more turnovers.

In terms of expectations for the season, oddsmakers set the win total for Wake Forest at 6.5, with the under juiced to -120. While the team is projected to be a bowl contender, the path to the ACC Championship or a top-half finish in the conference will depend on the quarterback's development and the defense's ability to improve its performance.

The Demon Deacons have shown resilience under Coach Clawson, consistently exceeding expectations, and earning the benefit of the doubt when it comes to preseason predictions. With their well-coordinated coaching staff and a roster of experienced players, Wake Forest is poised to make a strong showing in the 2023 season and continue their tradition of competitive and entertaining football.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Point Spreads

When oddsmakers expect a team to lose by more than they do, bettors can take advantage of it by wagering on the Deacons’ point spread. Spread bets are bets on the winning or losing margin for a team, and they look like this:

• Clemson -34 (-110)
• Wake Forest +34 (-110)

The Deacs would cover as long as they lost by fewer than 34 points, as they did in a past season in a 24-point defeat to Clemson. This means Wake Forest covered even with the loss, whereas Clemson needed to win by 35 or more to cover the spread.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Over/Unders

When we expect teams to score and allow lots of points, one way to profit from it is by betting the over on over/under bets. Over/unders, also known as totals, are bets on the total scoring in the game from both teams.

Using a past Wake Forest vs. NC State game as an example, sportsbooks set the total at 53 points, and Wake Forest lost the game, 45-42. The winner (and winning margin) is irrelevant here. The 87 combined points were a win for over bettors, while under bettors were hoping for 52 points or fewer. If the schools combined for 53 on the nose, that would be a tie, and both sides would have gotten their money back.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Moneylines

The simplest way to bet on the Deacons is to bet them on the moneyline. Moneyline bets are just a way to bet on the winner of the game, and they pay out no matter how the win happens. The pricing can be a little confusing, however. Let's use an example to explain.

Teams expected to win are favorites and have odds with a minus in front of the number, while teams expected to lose are underdogs, with a plus sign instead. Wake Forest as a +180 underdog would give $18 in profit to a $10 bettor, while a -180 favorite would require $18 to be risked for a $10 profit. These moneyline odds are easiest to understand with $10 or $100 units.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Props

Player props are bets on one player’s performance in a game. Some props you could make include over/under on a player's receiving yards, receptions or touchdowns for a game. Prop bets on other Demon Deacons are available, too.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Futures

Sharing a conference with Clemson means odds on the Deacons to win the ACC are always going to be long. Betting on this longshot is an example of a futures bet, a wager on an end-of-season outcome for a team or player.

An almost endless list of futures are available, including total number of team wins, odds to win the ACC or national title and odds on player awards like the Heisman.

How to Bet on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

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