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, October 25. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
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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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.
Quarterbacks
Kevin Jennings
Robby Ashford
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:
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
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.
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.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Wake Forest +2.5, Under 53.5 points and Kevin Jennings (SMU) to have Under 261.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
SMU are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -185. Wake Forest are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +156.
The spread currently stands at 4.5 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.
There are a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to most college football matchups and we recommend visiting the best betting apps to find the wager that matches your view on the game.
The First TD Scorer favorite is Demond Claiborne at +430. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to record the last touchdown.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.
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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Wake Forest Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
10 | 2 | 409 | 166 | 243 | 7-1 | 3-1 | 4W |
Virginia
|
10 | 3 | 418 | 267 | 151 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
9 | 3 | 397 | 300 | 97 | 5-2 | 4-1 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
8 | 4 | 421 | 299 | 122 | 4-3 | 4-1 | 1L |
|
SMU
|
8 | 4 | 395 | 248 | 147 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 1L |
Louisville
|
8 | 4 | 362 | 253 | 109 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1W |
|
Wake Forest
|
8 | 4 | 322 | 258 | 64 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Duke
|
8 | 5 | 442 | 373 | 69 | 3-3 | 5-2 | 3W |
NC State
|
7 | 5 | 362 | 346 | 16 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 2W |
California
|
7 | 5 | 298 | 318 | -20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 1W |
Clemson
|
7 | 5 | 344 | 245 | 99 | 3-4 | 4-1 | 4W |
Florida State
|
5 | 7 | 396 | 264 | 132 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 2L |
Stanford
|
4 | 8 | 226 | 350 | -124 | 4-2 | 0-6 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 231 | 294 | -63 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3L |
Virginia Tech
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 362 | -105 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 4L |
Syracuse
|
3 | 9 | 242 | 419 | -177 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 8L |
Boston College
|
2 | 10 | 305 | 393 | -88 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1W |
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