It’s the Gasparilla Bowl, as Wake Forest is set to face Missouri on Friday, Dec. 23. The game is scheduled for 6:30 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Wake Forest enters this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 59.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Wake Forest vs. Missouri prediction for the Gasparilla Bowl below.
Wake Forest vs. Missouri Odds
- Spread: Wake Forest -1.5
- Total: 59.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec. 23
- Time: 6:30 pm ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL
- TV: ESPN
Wake Forest Betting Trends
- Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
- Over is 4-0 in Demon Deacons last 4 vs. SEC.
- Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Missouri Betting Trends
- Tigers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 neutral site games.
- Under is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 games overall.
Wake Forest vs. Missouri Prediction
Wake Forest got off to a 6-1 start this season with its only loss coming in an overtime thriller against Clemson. Then the wheels fell off. The Demon Deacons lost four of its last five games to fall out of ACC Championship contention and ultimately land here in the Gasparilla Bowl. The defense was the culprit, as Wake gave up an average of 36.6 points per game in that stretch.
Meanwhile, Missouri had to win its last two games to grind out a 6-6 record to become bowl eligible. The biggest question for the Tigers revolves around whether or not they can keep pace with Wake Forest’s explosive offense that ranks 15th in scoring and 27th in total offense. Missouri will have to score 30-35+ points to have a chance to win this game, and it only achieved that feat against lesser teams like Abilene-Christian, New Mexico State, and Louisiana Tech.
Yes, the Wake Forest defense is bad, but Missouri isn’t built to take advantage of that vulnerability. Look for the Demon Deacons to put points on the board to ultimately outlast the Tigers.
The Pick: Wake Forest -1.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook