SMU vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: SMU vs Wake Forest

SMU clash with Wake Forest in this NCAAF Week 9 matchup at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Get With Wake Forest to Battle Hard

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Wake Forest triumph and it makes sense to take +2.5 on the spread at -102 when they go up against SMU.

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Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

SMU Mustangs have won their previous three games. A 35-24 triumph recently occurred on the road at Memorial Stadium when playing Clemson Tigers.

Wake Forest have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Oregon State Beavers were beaten 39-14 at Reser Stadium.

SMU vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks

Our expert SMU vs Wake Forest tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re delighted to see Wake Forest have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +2.5 at -102 before they line up for this college football battle.

Our expert CFB handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key SMU vs Wake Forest stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 5 of their last 6 games this season.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Wake Forest in 3 consecutive games.

Wake Forest +2.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Jennings Under 261.5 Passing Yards -114

The odds for Kevin Jennings (SMU) to have less than 261.5 passing yards are -114. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this QB Passing Yards wager is worth backing.

Latest Kevin Jennings Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 272.5

-114

Under 272.5

-114

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T.J. Harden Under 46.5 Rushing Yards -114

T.J. Harden (SMU) can be backed at -114 to have less than 46.5 rushing yards. He could struggle to reach the Player Rushing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.

Latest T.J. Harden Player Prop Odds

Rushing Yards

Over 43.5

-114

Under 43.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

SMU 21 - 24 Wake Forest

There are massive odds available when it comes to Wake Forest claiming a 24-21 victory. A close battle is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

SMU vs Wake Forest Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Anticipating a Close Contest

SMU are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -147. Wake Forest are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +126.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 53.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 53.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

SMU

-147

Wake Forest

+126

Point Spread

SMU -2.5

-123

Wake Forest +2.5

+102

Total Points

Under 53.5

-110

Over 53.5

-110

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Romello Brinson (SMU)

Over 55.5

-114

Under 55.5

-114

Yamir Knight (SMU)

Over 37.5

-114

Under 37.5

-114

Rushing Yards

T.J. Harden (SMU)

Over 43.5

-114

Under 43.5

-114

Past Ten Wake Forest Home Games Feature Eight Losses

Wake Forest have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 24.60 points on average and giving up 31.30.

SMU have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 27.50 points per contest and giving up 22.50.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O53.5	U53.5
Wake Forest Home Stats		2-8	55.90	24.60	31.30	6	4
SMU Away Stats		7-3	50.00	27.50	22.50	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
• U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

SMU Stats

Wake Forest Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 55.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 53.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.80 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.50 pts and allowed 22.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 52.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 55.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 53.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.50 pts and allowed 26.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 31.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia Tech	7	0	247	144	103	4-0	3-0	7W
Virginia	6	1	280	163	117	5-0	1-1	5W
Louisville	5	1	204	126	78	3-1	2-0	1W
Miami	5	1	196	92	104	4-1	1-0	1L
California	5	2	166	153	13	3-1	2-1	1W
Pittsburgh	5	2	269	142	127	3-1	2-1	3W
SMU	5	2	239	158	81	3-1	2-1	3W
Wake Forest	4	2	174	120	54	2-2	2-0	2W
Duke	4	3	237	180	57	2-2	2-1	1L
NC State	4	3	210	186	24	3-1	1-2	1L
Clemson	3	4	182	146	36	1-3	2-1	1L
Florida State	3	4	278	158	120	3-2	0-2	4L
Stanford	3	4	133	194	-61	3-0	0-4	1W
Syracuse	3	4	187	209	-22	2-2	1-2	3L
North Carolina	2	4	112	150	-38	1-2	1-2	3L
Virginia Tech	2	5	161	205	-44	1-3	1-2	2L
Boston College	1	6	190	237	-47	1-3	0-3	6L