Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

Week 6 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to Blacksburg, VA. They will play against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. The game is set for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM and will air on CW.

Wake Forest enters the game with a 2-2 record. They have not played any road games this season. Virginia Tech has a 2-3 record and is 1-3 at home. This game could impact both teams’ standings in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Wake Forest Team Preview

Wake Forest Demon Deacons have had a mixed start to the season. They have played four games so far, winning two and losing two. The team had a tough loss against Georgia Tech, ending with a score of 30-29. In this game, Wake Forest gained 212 rushing yards but still fell short by one point.

Robby Ashford leads the team as the quarterback, with 916 passing yards in four games. He has thrown one touchdown and three interceptions. Demond Claiborne is the top running back with 366 rushing yards and six touchdowns. His performance on the ground has been a key part of the team’s offense.

Wake Forest is facing several injury concerns, with many players listed as questionable. Key positions affected include wide receiver, linebacker, and offensive line. These injuries may impact the team’s performance in upcoming games, so keeping players healthy will be important for their success.

Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
  • Venue: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Wake Forest +183, Virginia Tech -220

Virginia Tech Team Preview

Virginia Tech Hokies have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against North Carolina State, 23-21. Their rushing game was strong with 235 yards, while their passing game had 177 yards. In their game against Wofford, the Hokies dominated with a 38-6 win. They achieved 28 first downs and held Wofford to just 8. The team had 307 passing yards, showing strength in the air. The Hokies have struggled with consistency this season. They lost to Old Dominion and Vanderbilt, where they had trouble stopping the run. Their defense allowed 251 rushing yards to Old Dominion and 264 to Vanderbilt.

BTB Betting Pick

The line for the game is set with Virginia Tech favored by 6 points. Wake Forest has shown a strong defense with only 83 points allowed this season, ranked 53rd. Given their defensive strength, picking Wake Forest to cover the +6 spread seems reasonable. The projected score is Virginia Tech 28, Wake Forest 24.

The total for the game is 51 points. Virginia Tech’s offense is ranked 58th in points for, while Wake Forest’s defense ranks 53rd in points against. With both teams having solid defensive stats, taking the under on 51 points is a good choice. The projected total is 52 points, just above the line, so there is a slight risk, but the defensive stats support the under pick.