Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs odds, spread & prediction
Wake Forest Demon Deacons7-1
SMU Mustangs6-2A 7-1 Wake Forest team riding a five-game win streak walks into Gerald J. Ford Stadium to face a 6-2 SMU squad coming off a loss. Two 9-4 programs from a season ago, both capable of scoring, meeting in a conference game with real stakes.
See the full college football board & lines →Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at -117 on the moneyline, a 53% implied chance to win, and -30.5 on the spread. The total is 62.5.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Wake Forest is the favorite at -117, SMU the home team at +113.
- Wake Forest is 7-1 with a five-game win streak; SMU is 6-2 but lost last week.
- Wake Forest won the most recent meeting 13-12 in 2025.
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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The Market and Setting Your Own Number
The fair price in the markets is -117 Wake Forest and +113 SMU. That is where you start. On BettorEdge you can post your own number and let the community trade against it, cutting the vig out entirely. If you see value on the home dog, name your price and see who takes it.
Form and Scoring
Wake Forest is averaging 39.1 points per game while allowing just 17.9, the best scoring margin of either side. Their five-game win streak includes wins at NC State (38-14) and at California (41-7), along with a 51-7 result against Stanford at home. SMU is at 35.3 points per game offensively but is allowing 22.3, and they are coming off a 27-30 road loss at Syracuse. Both finished 9-4 a season ago, so neither program is soft.
Common Opponents and the Last Meeting
Against Louisville, Wake Forest won 30-27 on the road while SMU lost 31-41. Against California, Wake Forest won 41-7 and SMU won 59-20. Against Virginia, Wake Forest won 51-7 and SMU won 23-13. The shared evidence points toward Wake Forest's defense as the separator. In the only recent meeting on record, Wake Forest edged SMU 13-12 in 2025.
How the Game Sets Up
The common-opponent data backs the market pricing Wake Forest as a favorite even on the road. SMU at home off a loss is a team with something to prove, but their defensive numbers trail Wake Forest's by a notable margin.
How to play it
The common-opponent splits and the scoring averages support Wake Forest as the right side, and the market agrees at -117. If you prefer SMU getting the better of the home-favorite price at +113, post your number on BettorEdge and let the open interest tell you if the community sees it the same way. No vig means the price you set is the price you get.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs AkronW 38-16
- at PurdueW 38-36
- vs MiamiL 20-33
- at LouisvilleW 30-27
- vs StanfordW 57-3
- at NC StateW 38-14
- at CaliforniaW 41-7
- vs VirginiaW 51-7
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: W5.
- at Florida StateW 27-24
- vs UC DavisW 56-10
- at LouisvilleL 31-41
- vs Missouri StateW 34-24
- vs Boston CollegeW 25-16
- vs VirginiaW 23-13
- vs CaliforniaW 59-20
- at SyracuseL 27-30
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- LouisvilleWake Forest: W 30-27SMU: L 31-41
- CaliforniaWake Forest: W 41-7SMU: W 59-20
- VirginiaWake Forest: W 51-7SMU: W 23-13
Matchup history
Wake Forest Demon Deacons and SMU Mustangs last played on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons won 13–12.
SMUSMU Mustangs@WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons12–13WAKEMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Starting QB from last season is gone. North Carolina transfer Gio Lopez is expected to start (1,747 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Ty Clark III is expected to start (323 yards, 3 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Carlos Hernandez (611 yards, 3 TDs).
- Returning one starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
SMU Mustangs
- Kevin Jennings returns at QB after junior season of 3,641 yards, 26 TDs, and 13 INTs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Cal transfer Kendrick Raphael is expected to start (943 yards, 13 TDs)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Yamir Knight (637 yards, 5 TDs)
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 19 sacks in 2025 (27th in CFB)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs start?+
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at SMU Mustangs kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs?+
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are favored at -117 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -30.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs SMU Mustangs?+
The spread is Wake Forest Demon Deacons -30.5 and the total is 62.5 points, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Wake Forest and SMU's records in 2026?+
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 7-1 and the SMU Mustangs are 6-2 this season. Wake Forest is scoring 39.1 points a game and allowing 17.9; SMU is scoring 35.3 and allowing 22.3.
When did Wake Forest and SMU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, when Wake Forest Demon Deacons won 13-12 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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