Maryland vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Regionals Game (Demon Deacons Prove Why They're Favorites)

Maryland vs Wake Forest Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Regionals Game (Demon Deacons Prove Why They're Favorites)

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The 2023 College World Series continues on Saturday, featuring an exciting matchup between the Maryland Terrapins and Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the Winston-Salem Regional.

Maryland vs Wake Forest Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
  • Venue: David F. Couch Ballpark – Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Coverage: ACC Network, ESPN+

Maryland has an uphill battle incoming tonight after picking up a 7-2 victory over Northeastern on Friday. On the other side, Wake Forest hardly broke a sweat in its 12-0 win against George Mason, led by second baseman Justin Johnson crushing a pair of homers while recording six RBIs in four at-bats.

Maryland vs Wake Forest Odds & Spread

Wake Forest enters this contest as the clear favorite on the moneyline per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 6 p.m. ET clash also features the Demon Deacons being favored at -118 odds to cover the 2.5-run spread.

Maryland vs Wake Forest Betting Trends

  • Maryland is 6-0 straight up (SU) in its last six games.
  • Wake Forest is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games.
  • Maryland is scoring an average of 4.0 runs over its last five games.
  • Wake Forest is scoring an average of 7.8 runs over its last four games.
  • Maryland defeated Wake Forest, 10-5, in their only previous matchup on June 5, 2022.

Maryland vs Wake Forest Prediction & Pick

Maryland has impressed on its six-game winning streak, which includes a Big Ten Tournament victory. However, a game against Wake Forest brings an entirely different challenge to the table. The Demon Deacons 26-3 SU against non-ACC programs and have racked up an impressive 29-3 record at David F. Couch Ballpark in 2023.

Even though Maryland picked up the 10-5 win the last time these teams collided in 2022, I don't see history repeating itself. After all, Wake Forest has the No. 1 pitching group in the United States and also knows how to turn the offense up, proven by yesterday's 12-0 victory. With the Terrapins averaging just four runs over their last five games, I don't see them having what it takes to keep up.

As one of the favorites to win the College World Series, don't expect Wake Forest to falter here.

Final Score Prediction: Wake Forest: 9 | Maryland: 2

George Mason vs Wake Forest Best Bet

Betting options are limited in the college baseball landscape, I recommend taking Wake Forest to cover the 2.5-run spread. There isn't much value on the moneyline, so the spread is the only viable option. Besides, the Demon Deacons' elite pitching and dangerous offense are better than what the Terrapins are fielding, so winning by several runs isn't out of the question.

Bet: Wake Forest -2.5 (-118)

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