Cal vs. Wake Forest Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Cal Golden Bears will head back across the country to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Friday night. Can Fernando Mendoza and the Bears take down Wake and pick up their first ACC win? Matt McCuen previews this Cal vs. Wake Forest matchup and provides his pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - November 8, 2024, 2:30 PM EST
4 minCal vs. Wake Forest Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The California Golden Bears and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will meet for an ACC showdown on Friday night.
Cal strolls into the contest with a record of 4-4. The main goal for this Golden Bears program this season is to reach a bowl game.
Cal reached the Independence Bowl last season, but came up short in the contest. The Golden Bears last posted a winning record in 2019. Cal began the season with a perfect 3-0 record. But a month later, the Golden Bears are 0-4 in ACC play. Tonight, the Golden Bears will attempt to get their first win in conference play.
Cal vs. Wake Forest Odds
Cal vs. Wake Forest Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: November 8, 2024
- Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ACC Network
Cal vs. Wake Forest Prediction
Fernando Mendoza leads the offense with 2,095 yards, ten touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Oakland native Jaivian Thomas leads the ground game with 470 yards and five touchdowns.
Tight end Jack Endries has been the top target in the passing game with 421 receiving yards.
Wake begins the contest with a 4-4 record. Similar to the Golden Bears, the main goal for the Demon Deacons is to reach a bowl game. The Demon Deacons posted a 4-8 record a season ago. Prior to the poor season, Wake Forest reached a bowl game in seven straight seasons from 2016-2022.
Wake has won back to back games over the UConn Huskies and the Stanford Cardinals in recent weeks.
Veteran Hank Bachmeier leads the offense with 1,958 passing yards twelve touchdowns and six interceptions.
Junior Demond Claiborne has rushed for a team-best 711 yards and eight touchdowns.
Taylor Morin has been the top target in the passing game with 496 yards and one touchdown.
Cal vs. Wake Forest Pick
- Pick: California -6.5 -130 Click here for complete Cal vs. Wake Forest odds
We will trust the line and the road team tonight.
Cal is much better than their record indicates.
The Golden Bears defense will be the x factor in this game as I expect a strong performance from them including forcing multiple turnovers.
Wake will struggle to slow down Cal as they have allowed 33.6 points per game.
Lets cash 11 college football plays in a row tonight.
