Match Analysis: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Kennesaw State Owls – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-29
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Game Overview
Wake Forest Demon Deacons host the Kennesaw State Owls in the 2025 NCAA college football season opener. Wake Forest enters as a strong favorite following their superior performance last season compared to Kennesaw State, who struggled significantly in 2024. This is the first-ever meeting between these two programs.
Key Factors to Consider
- Wake Forest finished the previous season 4-8, averaging 25.7 points per game, while giving up 32.5 points. Kennesaw State went 2-10, averaging only 16.5 points scored per game and conceding 31.2. Wake Forest shows significantly better offensive and defensive stats, including stronger passing and rushing games.
- No prior meetings between Wake Forest and Kennesaw State; this is their inaugural matchup.
- No significant injury updates reported for either team ahead of the game.
- Wake Forest is playing at home, but historical trends indicate the road team has had recent success at this venue. However, Wake Forest has failed to cover the spread in its last nine home games, and the total points line trends suggest mixed outcomes based on team history.
- Wake Forest aims to rebound after a losing season and start strong at home; Kennesaw State will look to overcome a tough prior season and prove competitiveness despite being underdogs by a wide margin.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wake Forest Demon Deacons: -1050, Kennesaw State Owls: 675 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | โ โ โ โ โ 90% |
| Spread | Wake Forest Demon Deacons: -17.5 -112, Kennesaw State Owls: +17.5 -108 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons to cover -17.5 | โ โ โ โ โ 85% |
| Over/under | Over: 51.5 -112, Under: 51.5 -108 | Under 51.5 points | โ โ โ โโ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wake Forest Demon Deacons -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 51.5 25% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Under 51.5 at 25% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 27.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the strong statistical and talent disparities, and home advantage, Wake Forest is expected to win decisively. The prediction favors Wake Forest covering the -17.5 point spread, with a likely under performance from Kennesaw State.
Predicted Score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 28 – Kennesaw State Owls 10