Army vs Wake Forest Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
No. 15 Wake Forest will host Army in a rematch of a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair between the teams last season. Wake Forest pulled out a 70-56 win, as both defenses were not seen.
The Black Knights (1-3) were picked off last week by Georgia State. Army lost, 31-14, as 8½-point favorites. The Demon Deacons (4-1, 1-1 ACC) were the winning underdogs in their last outing, 31-21 against Florida State (as 5½-point ‘dogs).
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Everything’s Grounded at Army
Army’s struggled, outside of a 49-10 win over Villanova. Georgia State hadn’t won a game before manhandling the Black Knights.
Surprising no one, the Black Knights‘ run game has been at the forefront of the offense (302 rush yards per game, second [to Air Force] in the nation). Five different players have over 30 attempts, all over 130 yards, averaging in excess of four yards per carry.
The passing game is pretty much nonexistent, however. Quarterback Cade Ballard completed one pass against Georgia State, with an interception. Army still averages 32.3 points per game.
While the ground game is Army’s strength with the ball, it is its weakness without it. Army surrenders 413 yards per game, with 222 vua the rush. They’ve yielded 30 points per game.
Wake Forest Building Momentum
Wake Forest started the season ranked 22nd, and has climbed to 15th due after the last two weeks. The Demon Deacons began the season 3-0. An overtime loss to No. 5 Clemson, then a surprise against Florida State have provided some momentum.
Defense struggled against Clemson, one of the better teams in the nation. However, Wake’s offense came to play, especially quarterback Sam Hartman (337 yards, six touchdowns).
Against FSU, the offense was rolling (21-7 lead at halftime). Hartman finished with another good game (234 yards, two touchdowns).
The passing game has had success of late. Hartman’s had eight of his 15 touchdown passes in the previous two games.
Defense hasn’t been great, having surrendered 79.2 yards per game (559 to Clemson).
Army vs Wake Forest Injury Report
Army vs Wake Forest Head-to-Head
The schools have met 15 times, with Wake Forest leading the series, 10-5, including last season’s shootout. It was the first time the teams played one another since 2016.
Army vs Wake Forest Game Information
- Game: Army (1-3) vs Wake Forest (4-1)
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2022, 7:30 p.m. EST
- Location: Truist Field, Winston-Salem, NC
- Army vs Wake Forest Live Stream: ESPN
Army vs Wake Forest Betting Lines
Army vs Wake Forest Prediction
Wake Forest knows Army is going to run the ball. However, will the defense sufficiently contain it to cover the 17-point spread? Wake hasn’t been great, having surrendered 133.6 rushing yards per game. However, they can sell out against the run when playing the Knights.
The passing game should allow them to cover a 17-point spread, especially at home.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
