Wake Forest vs Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026

On Thursday in college football, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are up against the Akron Zips.

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Wake Forest vs Akron Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: Wake Forest: (-7143) | Akron: (+2000)
• Spread: Wake Forest: -27.5 (-118) | Akron: +27.5 (-104)
• Total: 50.5 -- Over: (-118) | Under: (-104)

Wake Forest vs Akron Betting Trends

• Wake Forest was 9-4-0 against the spread last year.
• Last year, eight of Wake Forest's 13 games hit the over.
• Akron had six wins in 12 games against the spread last season.
• Akron was winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 27.5-point underdogs last season.
• Out of 12 Akron games last season, seven went over the total.

Wake Forest vs Akron Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Demon Deacons win (97%)

Wake Forest vs Akron Point Spread

Wake Forest is favored by 27.5 points (-118 to cover) in this matchup. Akron, the underdog, is -104.

Wake Forest vs Akron Over/Under

Wake Forest versus Akron, on Sept. 3, has an over/under of 50.5, with the over being -118 and the under -104.

Wake Forest vs Akron Moneyline

Akron is the underdog, +2000 on the moneyline, while Wake Forest is a -7143 favorite.

Wake Forest vs. Akron Points Insights

• The Demon Deacons' average implied point total last season was 8.8 fewer points than their implied total in Thursday's game (30.2 implied points on average compared to 39 implied points in this game).
• The 30.3-point average implied total last season for the Zips is 18.3 more points than the team's 12-point implied total in this matchup.

Wake Forest vs. Akron Game Info

• Game day: Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ACC Network
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Stadium: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium

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