At the onset of the week, Mike Norvell was a dead coach walking. Norvell was expected to be fired after Florida State lost to Stanford, which was a 17.5-point home dog. Certainly, calls were made to the heavy-hitter boosters, but the response was not what Mike Alford expected. The guys who write the checks for Florida State are not in the mood to pay for another failed coaching hire. Thus, Norvell is the default coach for the rest of the College Football lines year. And although Alford claims to be fully committed to Norvell, nobody believes it.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Florida State Seminoles NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL |
| TV Coverage: | ACCN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wake Forest | +9½ ( -105 ) | 50 ( -110 ) | +280 |  |
| Florida State | -9½ ( -115 ) | 50 ( -110 ) | -350 | |
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Wake Forest at Florida State Betting Odds Analysis
Florida State is a power brand that is not delivering like one. Since getting bypassed for the 2023 College Football Playoff, Florida State has never been the same. The Seminoles have been one of the worst values on the board. Florida State has not covered the spread since its third game.
Normally, nobody would want to take Wake Forest. But Florida State’s slump has some gamblers glancing at the Deacs. Still, Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Overview
Last game, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons won 39-14 against the Oregon State Beavers as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 48. As a result, Wake Forest is 4-2 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the offshore bookmaker total.
Wake Forest ranks 55th for total offense, 53rd for passing, 63rd for rushing, 69th for scoring, and 23rd for fewest turnovers committed.
In comparison, Wake Forest ranks 32nd for total defense, 27th vs. the pass, 63rd vs rush, 33rd for fewest points allowed, and 104th for takeaways.
Florida State Seminoles Team Overview
Last game, the Florida State Seminoles lost 20-13 against the Stanford Cardinal as 17.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 55. Now, Florida State is 3-4 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 5-2 over/under the College Football Betting
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Overall, Florida State ranks 2nd for total offense, 36th for passing, 5th for rushing, 10th for scoring, and 96th for fewest turnovers committed. Florida State ranks 35th for total defense, 53rd vs. the pass, 32nd vs rush, 52nd for fewest points allowed, and 12th for takeaways.
Wake Forest at Florida State Betting Trends
Of great concern is Wake Forest’s weak performance on the road.
Wake Forest covered the spread in only six of its last 16 away games. The Demon Deacons went under the total in four of their last six road game matchups.
Similarly, Florida State is in the red at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles covered the spread in only five of their most recent 14 home games. Florida State went over the total in four of its last five home games.
In the series between Florida State and Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons failed to cover only two of the most recent eight meetings with Florida State. The Seminoles and Demon Deacons went under the total in eight of their last meetings.
Specifically at Florida State, the Seminoles have controlled the cashier’s cage. Florida State covered four of the most recent six home games against Wake Forest. Seven of the last eight games between the Seminoles and Demon Deacons went under the total.
Wake Forest at Florida State SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Florida State will receive a CFB odds discount due to its poor season. Yet they beat Alabama and almost beat Miami. As mentioned earlier, Florida State handles Wake Forest at home.
Wake Forest at Florida State SBG Best Bet: Florida State Seminoles.