Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions October 31, 2026
Wake Forest will beat Virginia, with a projected score of Wake Forest 34, Virginia 17, on October 31. Gio Lopez's efficient passing, backed by a defense allowing 19.4 points per game through the October 19 reporting, gives the Demon Deacons the stronger case. Wake Forest -13.5 (-105) is an actionable spread pick with medium confidence; the total of 49.5 is a Pass.
Virginia Cavaliers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons prediction and best bet
Wake Forest is the pick to win, and Wake Forest -13.5 (-105) is the best bet. Its four-game winning streak entering the bye included victories over Stanford, NC State and California by substantial margins. Lopez's production gives that scoring run a firmer foundation than the final scores alone.
Virginia's three reported road or neutral-site results before the Duke game were losses, including two games with 13 or fewer points. That makes keeping pace the central concern for the Cavaliers. Still, two of those defeats came by fewer than 13.5 points. Wake Forest has a supported edge, but laying nearly two touchdowns requires more than simply choosing the better-looking team. Confidence stays at medium.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Virginia at Wake Forest, 2026 college football season.
Kickoff: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. ET.
Venue: Allegacy Financial Stadium, as named in Wake Forest's announcement.
Broadcast: The October 19 announcements listed ESPN or ESPN2, pending a final designation.
Records on October 19: Virginia 4-4 overall, 2-2 ACC; Wake Forest 6-1 overall, 4-1 ACC.