Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of ACC programs take to the field looking to pick up a win in the Old Dominion when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons travel to face the #14 Virginia Cavaliers Saturday night and we have you covered with our Wake Forest vs. Louisville prediction. Wake Forest was thrashed 42-7 by Florida State on the road in their previous contest last Saturday, failing to cover the line as a 10.5-point underdog. Virginia took down Cal 31-21 on the road last Saturday, covering the line as a 5.5-point favorite in their previous game. In the all-time series between the teams, the Cavaliers own a 35-17 advantage, including a 31-30 road win in the most recent matchup on September 7, 2024. Read more about this Wake Forest vs. Virginia prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Wake Forest Seeking to Rebound After Blowout Loss
Wake Forest saw their three-game winning streak snapped as they were clobbered by Florida State on the road in their previous contest last Saturday. The Demon Deacons fell to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the ACC on the season as they look to regroup here. Against Florida State, Wake Forest was rudely brought back to reality as they were stomped by the Seminoles. The game was scoreless after one quarter and the Demon Deacons were down 14-0 at the half. Their deficit reached 28-0 after three quarters and 42-0 in the fourth before breaking the shutout with less than seven minutes to go. Wake Forest was drubbed 421-257 in total offense and turned the ball over twice while forcing one takeaway. Those metrics overshadowed the Demon Deacons’ 19-18 edge in first downs and 34:24 to 25:36 advantage in time of possession.
The Demon Deacons enter this game 65th in the nation in passing offense with 234.5 yards per game through the air and 85th in rushing offense with an average of 141.4 yards per contest. Wake Forest is 92nd in the FBS in scoring offense, as they average 24.2 points per game, while they stand 42nd in scoring defense by allowing 21.8 points a contest. Robby Ashford is 107 of 183 passing for 1,298 yards with three touchdowns and five interceptions while ranking second on the team with 287 yards and four scores on the ground. Deshawn Purdie (38 of 71 passing, 578 yards, six TD, two INT) and Steele Pizzella (zero of one) are next up on the depth chart. Demond Claiborne is the leading ground gainer with 106 carries for 639 yards and eight scores on the season. Ty Clark III (40 carries, 125 yards, TD) is next in line. Chris Barnes leads the team with 32 receptions for 492 yards and three scores. Sterling Berkhalter (19 catches, 296 yards, TD), Micah Mays Jr. (17 grabs, 295 yards, two TD) and tight end Eni Falayi (15 catches, 208 yards, two TD) are each over 200 receiving yards on the year. Connor Calvert is 19 of 19 on extra point attempts and 11 of 15 on field goal attempts with a long of 50 this season.
Cavaliers Looking to Maintain Top Spot in ACC
Virginia managed to take down Cal on the road last Saturday in their previous contest as they ran their win streak to seven games. The Cavaliers improved to 8-1 overall and stand atop the ACC with a 5-0 mark in conference play on the year. Against Cal, Virginia took a 10-0 lead after the opening quarter and pushed back every time Cal made it a three-point game. A pick-six in the final minute by the Cavaliers’ defense sealed the victory for the visitors. Virginia owned a 456-263 edge in total offense, rolled up 23 first downs while picking up 14, controlled the clock by a 35:26 to 24:34 margin and forced the game’s two turnovers, including a pick-six, while not committing any in the win.
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The Cavaliers are 45th in the nation in passing offense with 252.3 yards per game while they are 34th in rushing offense with 186.7 yards per contest on the ground. Virginia is 18th in the FBS in scoring offense with 36.4 points per game while they are 52nd in scoring defense by allowing 22.2 points per contest. Chandler Morris is 189 of 282 passing for 2,069 yards with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 208 yards and four scores on the ground. Daniel Kaelin (12 of 24, 194 yards, TD, INT, four rush yards) and Cole Geer (two of two, eight yards, 15 rush yards) are next up on the depth chart. J’Mari Taylor leads the team with 150 carries for 688 yards and 11 scores this year. Harrison Waylee (53 carries, 304 yards, five TD), Xavier Brown (51 carries, 241 yards, TD) and Noah Vaughn (23 carries, 174 yards) are also effective in the run game. Cam Ross is third on the team with 33 catches for 388 yards and two scores this season. Trell Harris (37 receptions, 545 yards, four TD), Jahmal Edrine (34 grabs, 425 yards, TD), Taylor (27 catches, 130 yards), tight end Sage Ennis (13 grabs, 135 yards, three TD), Dakota Twitty (11 receptions, 129 yards) and Kameron Courtney (13 catches,129 yards) are over the century mark in receiving yards. Will Betridge has hit all 39 extra point attempts and 13 of 17 field goal attempts with a long of 47 this season.
Wake Forest vs. Virginia Prediction
Spread Pick for Wake Forest vs. Virginia
- Virginia -6.5 (4 units)
Virginia has played terrific football this season and they face a Wake Forest squad coming in off a shellacking by Florida State. The Cavaliers have an important matchup with Duke next week, but they know they have to take care of business here for that game to matter. Wake Forest had won three straight before the loss to Florida State, but they have had issues turning the ball over. The Demon Deacons have committed 13 turnovers on the year and Virginia’s defense has recorded 16 takeaways on the year. Wake Forest has a couple of road wins this season but after seeing their offensive issues in the last couple of weeks, look for Virginia to come up with the win here.
Over/Under Pick for Wake Forest vs. Virginia
- Over 48.5 (4 units)
Wake Forest has split their eight games in relation to the total this season. The Demon Deacons come in off a pair of unders as they have scored a combined 20 points in those contests. Virginia has seen the over post a 5-3-1 mark in their nine games on the year. The Cavaliers have put up at least 30 points in seven of their nine games on the year. Virginia has gone over the number in four of their five home games on the year as they have put up at least 46 points four times. While both teams are above average in scoring defense, with the way Virginia has put up points at home this season, look for this game to wind up over the total.
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