Wake Forest vs. Kennesaw State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29, 2025
Updated Aug. 29, 2025 3:10 p.m. ET
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The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (0-0) are overwhelming 17.5-point favorites on Friday, August 29, 2025 against the Kennesaw State Owls (0-0). The total is 50.5 points for this matchup.
The Demon Deacons fell short of a bowl appearance last year after finishing 4-8 during the regular season. They scored 25.7 points per game (87th in college football), and allowed 32.5 (114th). The Owls scored 16.5 points per game (129th in college football) and allowed 31.2 (106th) last season, finishing 2-10 and failing to qualify for the postseason.
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Wake Forest vs. Kennesaw State Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- TV: ACC Network
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | -17.5 (-112) | -1149 | +717 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
Wake Forest vs. Kennesaw State Prediction
- Pick ATS: Wake Forest (-17.5)
- Pick OU: Over (50.5)
- Prediction: Wake Forest 35, Kennesaw State 18
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Wake Forest vs. Kennesaw State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Demon Deacons 34, Owls 16.
- The Demon Deacons have a 92.0% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Owls have a 12.2% implied probability.
- Wake Forest won three games against the spread last season, failing to cover or pushing nine times.
- Kennesaw State won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
Wake Forest vs. Kennesaw State: 2024 Stats Comparison
| Wake Forest | Kennesaw State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.7 (93) | 16.5 (129) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.5 (109) | 31.2 (101) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (98) | 18 (63) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (68) | 12 (110) |
Wake Forest 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | RB | 1,048 YDS / 11 TD / 87.3 YPG / 4.6 YPC 23 REC / 254 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 21.2 REC YPG |
| Hank Bachmeier | QB | 2,593 YDS (62.7%) / 16 TD / 10 INT 141 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 11.8 RUSH YPG |
| Taylor Morin | WR | 64 REC / 756 YDS / 2 TD / 63 YPG |
| Tate Carney | RB | 335 YDS / 6 TD / 27.9 YPG / 4.1 YPC 9 REC / 113 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14.1 REC YPG |
| Nick Andersen | DB | 112 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Branson Combs | LB | 81 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT |
| Dylan Hazen | LB | 76 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Evan Slocum | DB | 62 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Kennesaw State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Bryson | QB | 1,494 YDS (54.8%) / 6 TD / 10 INT 293 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 26.6 RUSH YPG |
| Qua Ashley | RB | 409 YDS / 1 TD / 34.1 YPG / 3.4 YPC 28 REC / 255 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 21.3 REC YPG |
| Michael Benefield | RB | 542 YDS / 5 TD / 45.2 YPG / 3.9 YPC |
| Carson Kent | TE | 18 REC / 217 YDS / 3 TD / 19.7 YPG |
| Donelius Johnson | LB | 73 TKL / 7 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| JeRico Washington Jr. | DB | 47 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Garland Benyard | LB | 46 TKL / 6 TFL / 3.5 SACK |
| Milon Jones | DB | 55 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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