Merrimack
Warriors
4-5
Spread
+46.5
NCAAF Predictions
Merrimack Warriors vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Predictions
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 3:30pm EST at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
@
Wake Forest
Demon Deacons
6-2
Spread
-46.5
50%
50%
Spread
Merrimack Warriors +46.5
Wake Forest Demon Deacons -46.5
Moneyline
Merrimack Warriors
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Total
Over 55.5 (+100)
Under 55.5 (-120)
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Merrimack vs. Wake Forest Prediction: Pass on the 46.5-Point Spread
Analysis updated November 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM CST
Wake Forest has a clear statistical advantage, but only one of its five most recent wins came by enough to cover this spread.
Wake Forest’s Advantage
Action Network lists Wake Forest at 7-1 after five straight wins, while Merrimack enters at 4-5. The Demon Deacons have also thrown for 2,261 yards, 18 touchdowns and one interception. Merrimack has 1,596 passing yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Wake Forest’s edge continues near the goal line. It has scored 21 rushing touchdowns and converted 37 of 39 red-zone trips. Merrimack has 11 rushing touchdowns and a 17-for-28 red-zone record. Those numbers make Wake Forest the likely winner.
Betting Outlook
The SPF spread requires Wake Forest to win by at least 47 points. Of the Demon Deacons’ five most recent victories listed by Action Network, only the 57-3 win over Stanford cleared that margin. Their other winning margins were 44, 34, 24 and three points. Wake Forest’s 6-2 record against the spread is strong, but it doesn’t make this particular number attractive.
The SPF total is 58.5, with both sides priced at -110. The National Weather Service forecasts sunshine, temperatures in the mid-60s and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph in the Winston-Salem area. That forecast offers little reason to oppose either offense, but no confirmed starters or injury information are available to support a total bet. Pass on both the spread and total.
Pick
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Confidence
medium
Betting lean
Pass