Wake Forest vs Mississippi State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Wake Forest vs Mississippi State
Wake Forest go up against Mississippi State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, January 2.
Wake Forest look a great pick at +3.5 on the spread. The Demon Deacons could beat Mississippi State and the -120 about this selection makes plenty of appeal.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4, 7th in ACC) come into the Mayo Bowl after a 49–32 loss on the road against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-7, 13th in SEC) have lost three straight games, most recently suffering a 38–19 home defeat to the Ole Miss Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Robby Ashford
Kamario Taylor
Wake Forest vs Mississippi State Prediction & Picks
Your complete Wake Forest vs Mississippi State betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re making Wake Forest against the spread our pick in the Mayo Bowl. The betting line is favorably set at +3.5 and you can secure -120 that this happens.
We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate CFB picks.
Key Wake Forest vs Mississippi State stats:
Wake Forest +3.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) to hit the end zone are -105. We’re happy to take the odds that he’ll score at least one touchdown in the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.
Kamario Taylor (Mississippi State) is priced at -114 to accumulate over 193.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Wake Forest +3.5 on the spread, combined with Over 52.5 and Robby Ashford (Wake Forest) to be a touchdown scorer.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
30
-
28
MS State
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 30-28 victory for the Demon Deacons. There are huge odds available when it comes to this prediction.
Wake Forest vs Mississippi State 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.
Mississippi State are -135 favorites and that means a 57% chance of winning the Mayo Bowl according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Wake Forest are the underdogs at +116 and the Demon Deacons are regarded as least likely to win.
There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 53.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 53.5, this selection is available at -110.
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Kamario Taylor is the market leader to score a touchdown at anytime and you can get -161. There is the chance to back the favorite to grab the first TD at odds of +360.
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Wake Forest Stats
Mississippi State Bulldogs Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.00 pts and allowed 23.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 28.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 62.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 63.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.80 pts and allowed 31.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.70 pts and allowed 31.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgia
|
12 | 1 | 415 | 207 | 208 | 6-1 | 6-0 | 9W |
Ole Miss
|
11 | 1 | 447 | 241 | 206 | 8-0 | 3-1 | 5W |
Texas A&M
|
11 | 1 | 436 | 263 | 173 | 7-0 | 4-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma
|
10 | 2 | 317 | 167 | 150 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 4W |
Vanderbilt
|
10 | 2 | 473 | 263 | 210 | 7-0 | 3-2 | 3W |
Alabama
|
10 | 3 | 406 | 226 | 180 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Texas
|
9 | 3 | 355 | 237 | 118 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 2W |
Missouri
|
8 | 4 | 386 | 233 | 153 | 6-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
8 | 4 | 489 | 345 | 144 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1L |
LSU
|
7 | 5 | 262 | 220 | 42 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
5 | 7 | 276 | 317 | -41 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Auburn
|
5 | 7 | 321 | 248 | 73 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1L |
|
Mississippi State
|
5 | 7 | 366 | 350 | 16 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3L |
Florida
|
4 | 8 | 259 | 288 | -29 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 272 | 265 | 7 | 4-4 | 0-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 10 | 395 | 406 | -11 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| 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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