Stanford Cardinal vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions October 3, 2026
Wake Forest will beat Stanford, with a projected score of Wake Forest 31, Stanford 20. The Demon Deacons’ combination of passing production and rushing balance in their win at Louisville supplies the strongest reason to favor them on October 3. Neither Wake Forest -11.5 (-110) nor the 51.5 total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Stanford Cardinal vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons prediction and best bet
Wake Forest gets the pick after generating 402 yards in a 30-27 road victory over No. 16 Louisville on September 26. Gio Lopez and Carlos Hernandez supplied the biggest passing threat, while 177 rushing yards gave the offense another way to move the ball. That combination makes a home victory a reasonable forecast.
The best bet is Pass. Winning and covering are separate questions at Wake Forest -11.5 (-110), and the projected 11-point margin falls short of a favorite cover. It also leaves only a half-point between the projected 51 combined points and the total. Those thin differences are too fragile to turn this low-confidence forecast into either an underdog or Under wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at noon ET, 9 a.m. PT. This is a 2026 college football ACC matchup.
Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem. Broadcast: ACC Network.
Record: Wake Forest is 3-1 overall and 1-1 in ACC play following its September 26 victory.
SportsJaw moneyline: Stanford +360; Wake Forest -480.
SportsJaw spread: Stanford +11.5 (-110); Wake Forest -11.5 (-110).