Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs NC State Wolfpack Predictions October 10, 2026
Wake Forest is projected to beat NC State 31-28, with Gio Lopez’s passing and rushing production giving the Demon Deacons a slight advantage after their dominant performance against Stanford. Bailey’s recent passing success and NC State’s home record keep confidence low. Neither Wake Forest -3.5 (-109) nor the total of 60.5 offers a strong enough edge for an official wager.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs NC State Wolfpack prediction and best bet
Wake Forest is the pick to win, but the best betting decision is Pass. Lopez’s ability to contribute through the air and on the ground gives the road team an appealing offensive option. The Demon Deacons also enter after a strong defensive performance, making their case broader than scoring production alone.
The projected margin is three points. That leaves NC State inside the supplied +3.5 spread, but the half-point difference is too small to justify a wager on this forecast. Wake Forest’s latest result supports a slight preference to win; it is less persuasive as a reason to lay more than a field goal.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at NC State Wolfpack, 2026 college football season.
Time: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, noon EDT.
Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium. NC State announced that this game is sold out.
Broadcast: The CW.
Records: Wake Forest is 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the ACC. NC State is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the ACC, following their respective Oct. 3 victories.
SportsJaw odds: Wake Forest -3.5 (-109), NC State +3.5 (-111). Moneyline: Wake Forest -158, NC State +134. Total: Over 60.5 (-110), Under 60.5 (-110).