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5-7

Mississippi State

MSST

-3 (-109)o53 (-110)

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

Updated:Jan 2, 2026 1:30 AM EST

The upcoming Friday football clash on January 2, 2026, between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Mississippi State Bulldogs promises an exciting bowl game experience at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. This NCAAF matchup offers valuable betting trends and game insights for bettors looking to make informed decisions.

Mississippi State enters as the home favorite with a -3 point spread and odds of -109 at Caesars, while Wake Forest is the underdog at +3 with odds of -110. The total points line is set at 53, favoring the over at -110. Mississippi State boasts a strong home ATS record of 5-2, while Wake Forest has a solid away ATS record of 3-2, making this a competitive betting landscape.

Quarterback play will be crucial, with Mississippi State's offense averaging 236.75 passing yards and 161.67 rushing yards per game, showing a balanced attack. Wake Forest's offense is slightly lighter on the ground with 156.83 rushing yards but compensates with 232.25 passing yards per game. Defensively, Mississippi State allows 216.33 passing yards and 189.5 rushing yards, while Wake Forest gives up 199.67 passing yards and 122.25 rushing yards, suggesting a slight advantage to Wake Forest in run defense.

Pass protection and pass rush will also play a pivotal role. Mississippi State's pass protection excels with 3.33 sacks allowed per game, while Wake Forest's defense records 2.08 sacks per game. The Bulldogs' ability to protect their quarterback against Wake Forest's pressure could be decisive.

Recent performances show Mississippi State struggling with a 3-7 record, while Wake Forest is 8-4 overall. The Demon Deacons have demonstrated stronger consistency, which may influence betting trends. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, providing ample viewing opportunity for fans and bettors.

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Wake Forest

Mississippi State

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2nd half
1st quarter
2nd quarter
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8-4 (29th)Against the Spread8-4 (34th)

8-4 (79th)Straight Up5-7 (177th)

+2.9Straight Up Units-3.4

7-5Over / Under6-6

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Mississippi State

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DEF

26.8Points30.5

389.1Total Yards398.4

6Yards Per Play5.8

232.3Passing Yards236.8

17.7 - 31.1 (56.8%)Completions-Attempts18.9 - 30.2 (62.7%)

7.5Yards Per Passing Play7.8

8.9Sacks-Yards Lost23.8

156.8Rushing Yards161.7

34.9Attempts42.3

4.5Yards Per Rush3.8

18.71st Downs22.1

9Passing9.4

8.3Rushing10.3

1.3Penalties2.4

5.6 / 14.6 (38.3%)3rd Down6.3 / 14.7 (43.2%)

1 / 1.8 (57.1%)4th Down1.1 / 2.3 (48.1%)

2.4 / 3.3 (74.4%)Red Zone3.4 / 3.8 (89.1%)

7.3 (68.9)Penalties (Yards)7.3 (61.7)

0.8Interceptions0.8

0.8Fumbles Lost0.5

67.3Total Plays75.8

5.4Kickoffs6

1.3Returns0.7

30.3Yards8.5

22.7Yards Per Return12.8

4.8Punts4.4

1.8Returns1

20.8Yards11.3

11.9Yards Per Return11.3

HEAD TO HEAD

Wake Forest

WAKE

Mississippi State

MSST

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

ATS Records

Wake Forest

Mississippi State

TEAM MATCHUP

Wake Forest

Mississippi State

Recent Results

Wake Forest

Mississippi State

HEAD TO HEAD

Wake Forest

Mississippi State

Wake Forest

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

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