Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Nov. 14, 2026
Wake Forest is the pick to beat SMU, 31-30, with its recent passing production providing the strongest reason for a narrow advantage. SMU’s scoring response against Virginia Tech and divided analyst forecasts keep confidence low. Neither Wake Forest -1.5 (-109) nor the total of 61.5 offers a compelling wager, so the official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs prediction and best bet
Wake Forest gets the nod in this November 14 college football matchup, but the forecast stops short of a spread endorsement. The Demon Deacons showed several ways to generate offense in their latest victory. SMU’s recent home results make a narrow finish a more convincing expectation than a comfortable Wake Forest win.
The best betting decision is Pass. Picking the outright winner requires choosing the more likely outcome; backing Wake Forest -1.5 (-109) requires enough confidence in a multi-point victory to justify the price. Our one-point projection leaves that second question unanswered, while the conflicting forecasts also discourage an automatic bet on SMU.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at SMU Mustangs, November 14, 2026, in the 2026 college football season.
Verified record: Wake Forest reached 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the ACC with its November 7 victory.
SportsJaw moneyline: Wake Forest -121; SMU +102.
SportsJaw odds: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -1.5 (-109); SMU Mustangs +1.5 (-110). Moneyline: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -121; SMU Mustangs +102. Total: Over 61.5 (-105); Under 61.5 (-115).