Want an offensive matchup that’ll keep you entertained from start to finish? The Virginia Cavaliers have the elite offense worth banking on, and they’re facing the efficient and explosive offense to match them. These teams combined for 74 points in their own games last week.
With their combined 5-1 record, the ACC has more interest than expected in this game. It’s possible the winner can rip off a big winning streak that propels them into the conference championship mix.
Expectations are for this to be the highest-scoring game of the week. Will it fall flat?
We have you covered from every angle of this matchup to help you make the right NCAAF pick. Let’s dig in.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers
Friday, September 24, 2021 – 07:00 PM EDT at Scott Stadium
Here is a look at the Week 4 college football betting odds between Virginia and Wake Forest odds courtesy of BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
- Virginia -4 (-110)
- Over/Under 67 (-110)
- Moneyline - Virginia -190, Wake Forest +160
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Game Preview
Here’s a look at the preview between Virginia and Wake Forest for Week 4.
Wake Forest Offense vs. Virginia Defense
The Demon Deacons have one of the best one-two punches in the nation with quarterback Sam Hartman and rusher Christian Beal. Their combined efficiency makes most other teams jealous. Hartman has completed almost 69% of his passes, and Beal is almost at six yards per carry.
They accomplish this through a truly balanced attack. The offensive line is solid and allows few negative plays. The unit bodes their time until a big opportunity to reveal itself.
They’ll threaten Virginia in similar ways as North Carolina did to score almost 60 points last week. Going vertical exploited a slow back-end, and the Demon Deacons will replicate the strategy with star receiver A.T. Perry.
Virginia Offense vs. Wake Forest Defense
Almost exclusively a passing unit now, this is the Brennan Armstrong show. He’s a must-see star as he’s put up 1,298 yards on a 72% completion rate. Their spread offense has a plethora of tremendous receivers who maximize the output Armstrong controls.
Wake Forest must sell out to slow the big-play offense. Virginia gave up trying to run as the lanes rarely exist. For a unit that has excelled all-around, Wake must now answer this big step up in competition.
Some of Wake’s best defense will be offense. Winning with ball control and forcing Armstrong to continue being methodical is key. They must not let Armstrong win with deep passes.
Betting Trends
Wake Forest has covered just once in their last five games despite winning seven of ten. They’ve won each of their last six games against Virginia.
Virginia has covered seven of their last nine games. The over has hit in fourteen of their last nineteen games.
The Prediction
For my NCAAF pick, I love Virginia’s offense, and they’re capable of blowing out inferior teams. But their defense is their weakness against good passing games. This is a coin flip game so I’m taking the team with points on their side.
NCAAF Pick: Wake Forest +4 (-110) at BetOnline
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