North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 8/29/24 – The new college football season is off and running with the North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The two teams will be looking to redeem the dismal show put forth in the previous season. The Aggies, coming from a one-win in ten-game season in the previous year, know the stakes are fast getting high against the 4-win Demon Deacons that performed slightly better. The match that has been scheduled for Thursday will be played at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium signaling the commencement of the college football competition in the country. Broadcasters will include ESPN+ alongside other online resources providing no-cost NCAAF analysis.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 8/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-10 Last Season) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-8 Last Season)
Last season the Aggies were primarily working the ground game as their main element of attack, with running back Kenji Christian rushing for 718 yards and 6 touchdowns. His contribution was modest at best, 5.4 yards a carry, but by far the best of a bleak season the team had gone through. In addition, the Aggies were able to receive some average returns in their receiver position from Amonte Jones, who this year will have to increase considerably his offensive contribution. Their approach might mirror strategies seen in the North Dakota State vs. Colorado matchup today, focusing on exploiting weak defensive lines.
Last season Wake Forest rather revealed a more balanced offensive with flashes of brilliance from their running back and wide receiver Demond Claiborne and Taylor Morin respectively. Claiborne’s ability to gain yards at the most important times and Morin’s ability to make the important plays will be important against the Aggies. Their strategy could draw parallels with tactics employed in the Murray State vs. Missouri duel, aiming to exploit the Aggies’ defensive vulnerabilities through a mix of rushing and dynamic receiving plays.
Eli Brickhandler QB vs. Mitch Griffis QB
Despite having a rough time last season, Eli Brickhandler managed to post passing figures of 374 yards, completing about 50.9 percent of his passes. Considering that he escaped from 10 sacks it is apparent that he will need such resiliency when he goes up against the Wake Forest defensive unit. If the young gunslinger continues to grow and make the right plays under game situations, it would greatly enhance how the Aggies’ offense flows.
On the other hand, Mitch Griffis for Wake Forest has more dirt on his shirt with about the same outcome, throwing for 1553 yards and 9 touchdowns in the last campaign. His higher completion rate of 59.9% and the longest passing distance of 69 yards indicate that this is a quarterback who is not afraid to flirt with danger. The biggest hurdle ahead of him would be avoiding the sacks, as he was brought down 35 times the previous season, and making correct calls when being pressured.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Wake Forest Demon Deacons -34.5 -122, Total Odds: 50.5
The betting landscape for this game is sharply tilted in favor of Wake Forest, with a substantial spread of -34.5 pointing to expectations of a dominant performance. The total over 50.5 also suggests that a high-scoring game is anticipated, likely driven by Wake Forest’s offensive capabilities.
North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Trends
The Aggies’ betting trends show a team struggling to find consistency. Despite the total going OVER in 6 of their last 7 games, their record against the spread and in straight-up games does not inspire confidence.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends
Wake Forest’s betting trends reflect a team with strong potential, especially at home, where they have a solid 15-5 record in their last 20 games. Their ability to perform well in August games, with a 7-1 record in recent seasons, bodes well for their season opener.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons 8/29/24 Betting Picks
Considering the fundamental discrepancies in performance and patterns, the safest options in betting appear to be Wake Forest’s bets, especially with respect to their home court environment and the last August games they played. The only concern raised here is the widespread because if Wake Forest’s offense proves insufficient to the level required to meet the bet’s expectation, a large number will likely be achieved. There seems to be some logic behind the total going over because both teams have had thriving tendencies that involve high goals.
As for other broader betting strategies, it may well be that betting on total points over may turn out to be a less skewed risk, especially considering the likelihood of defensive meltdowns from both teams. Premium Game Insights suggest that although losing is not quite acceptable, Wake Forest will win the game anyway, but the opponents will be more than exhausted to deny ARC a victory despite the few minutes spent on the court.