Looking for Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. #16 Louisville Cardinals betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Wake Forest vs. Louisville Best Picks Today
- Wake Forest +13.5 Point Spread (-108): Wake Forest is pulling 86% of handle on just 28% of bets, a massive 58-point gap that screams sharp money backing the underdog to stay within two touchdowns.
- Carlos Hernandez (WAKE) Receiving Yards 72+ (-124): The Wake Forest pass-catcher has the highest yardage milestone on the Demon Deacons’ side in a game with a 57.5-point total that should produce volume through the air.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Venue | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY |
| TV | ESPN |
Wake Forest vs. Louisville Odds
| Market | Cardinals (Home) | Demon Deacons (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -13.5 (-112) | +13.5 (-108) |
| Total | Over 57.5 (-108) | Under 57.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -550 | +410 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Louisville -13.5 | 72% | 14% |
| Point Spread | Wake Forest +13.5 | 28% | 86% |
| Total | Over 57.5 | 100% | 100% |
| Total | Under 57.5 | 0% | 0% |
| Moneyline | Louisville | 96% | 75% |
| Moneyline | Wake Forest | 4% | 25% |
The Point Spread market shows the most dramatic divergence on the board: Wake Forest +13.5 draws just 28% of bets but a staggering 86% of handle, a 58-point gap that represents one of the largest sharp-vs-public discrepancies of the week. Professional money is clearly positioned on the Demon Deacons to cover despite the public heavily backing Louisville.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Historic sharp lean on Wake Forest +13.5: The 58-point handle-vs-bet gap is an outlier even by sharp-money standards. Nearly nine out of every ten dollars wagered on the spread are landing on the underdog, while the public overwhelmingly takes Louisville at 72% of tickets.
- Unanimous Over consensus: The Total has 100% of both bets and handle on Over 57.5, an extremely rare alignment that reflects universal confidence in a high-scoring ACC matchup.
- Moneyline handle reveals caution on Louisville: Despite 96% of tickets on Louisville, only 75% of handle follows. That 21-point gap shows sharps are fading the favorite outright at -550, with 25% of money finding value on Wake Forest +410.
DraftKings Player Props
- Lincoln Kienholz (LOU) Passing Yards 260+ (-103): the Louisville quarterback’s main passing line sits near plus-money in a game with a 57.5-point total
- Keyjuan Brown (LOU) Rushing Yards 80+ (-103): the Louisville back carries near-even odds on a milestone that reflects his expected workload as a lead rusher
- Carlos Hernandez (WAKE) Receiving Yards 72+ (-124): Wake Forest’s top receiving target is priced as the Demon Deacons’ highest-volume pass catcher
- Isaac Brown (LOU) Rushing Yards 80+ (-123): another Louisville rusher with a healthy yardage expectation in a projected blowout-script game
- Gio Lopez (WAKE) Passing Yards 244+ (-115): the Wake Forest quarterback’s main passing line suggests a busy day even as a road underdog
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FAQs
What are the Wake Forest vs. Louisville odds this week?
Louisville, ranked No. 16, is a 13.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Louisville -13.5 (-112). The Total is set at 57.5, and Louisville is -550 on the Moneyline.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.