Wake Forest vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Wake Forest vs Cal Predictions
We are confident that Wake Forest will cover the spread. -9.5 seems a more than generous betting line and you can get -122 that they will win by a bigger margin in their clash against Cal.
We've selected our preferred Wake Forest vs Cal wagers, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore each section for the full analysis and reasoning behind each pick.
Wake Forest vs Cal Preview
Wake Forest battle Cal at California Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, October 17.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where NC State Wolfpack were beaten 38-14 at Carter Finley Stadium.
California Golden Bears won their last game, beating Virginia Tech Hokies at home. It was a 25-20 win at California Memorial Stadium.
H2H: 46-36 Cal Win When Teams Last Clashed
These two teams last met at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, with Cal claiming the win. Beating Wake Forest by a 46-36 scoreline.
Best Bet
There’s an awesome opportunity to cover the spread by backing Wake Forest at -9.5 in this college football showdown. We can get -122 about the favorites and this is our best game pick.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making CFB predictions. Up-to-date team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Wake Forest -9.5 Probability
If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Gio Lopez (Wake Forest) at -114 to reach over 256.5 passing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the QB Passing Yards line, which looks generous.
You can back Carlos Hernandez (Wake Forest) at -114 to go over 99.5 receiving yards. The line for Player Receiving Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Wake Forest -9.5, Over 53.5 and Gio Lopez (Wake Forest) to have Over 256.5 passing yards.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a great way of betting on a single event. Many football bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
38
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24
Cal
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Demon Deacons to triumph 38-24 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
Wake Forest vs Cal 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.
With a 79% chance of securing victory, Wake Forest are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -385. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, California are trading at +300.
9.5 is the spread and 53.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you fancy Under 53.5, then the odds are -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.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Cal Own Six Wins From Last Ten at Home
Cal own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 27.10 points scored and 24.20 points allowed.
Wake Forest have put together four consecutive victories on the road. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 28.70 points per contest and conceding 28.50.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O53.5 | U53.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cal Home Stats |
6-4 | 51.30 | 27.10 | 24.20 | 4 | 6 | |
 Wake Forest Away Stats |
7-3 | 57.20 | 28.70 | 28.50 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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.
Wake Forest Stats
Cal Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 60.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 53.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 37.60 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.70 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 54.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 53.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.80 pts and allowed 28.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.10 pts and allowed 24.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 49 | 199 | 2-0 | 3-0 | 5W |
|
California
|
3 | 3 | 160 | 153 | 7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
North Carolina
|
3 | 2 | 117 | 95 | 22 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
|
Wake Forest
|
5 | 1 | 221 | 129 | 92 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 3W |
SMU
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Virginia
|
4 | 2 | 197 | 115 | 82 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
5 | 1 | 209 | 88 | 121 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
Louisville
|
3 | 3 | 237 | 166 | 71 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
Duke
|
4 | 1 | 170 | 72 | 98 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
2 | 3 | 136 | 129 | 7 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1W |
Virginia Tech
|
4 | 2 | 226 | 124 | 102 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Florida State
|
3 | 3 | 186 | 152 | 34 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
NC State
|
3 | 3 | 198 | 166 | 32 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
Stanford
|
2 | 4 | 94 | 249 | -155 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
Clemson
|
3 | 2 | 97 | 129 | -32 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Boston College
|
2 | 3 | 95 | 117 | -22 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Syracuse
|
2 | 3 | 164 | 120 | 44 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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