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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 96.3% win probability for Wake Forest at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Wake Forest will take on Akron in Week 1 college football action at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects Wake Forest as the most likely winner in this Akron vs. Wake Forest prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons..
Akron vs. Wake Forest prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Akron vs. Wake Forest, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Wake Forest a 96.3% chance of defeating Akron. Our predicted final score has Wake Forest winning 38-12.
According to our model, Wake Forest (-23.5) has a 57.9% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 points has a 53.5% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Akron +23.5 (-105) / Wake Forest -23.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Akron +2000, Wake Forest -2800
- Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110/-110)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Wake Forest -23.5 @ -115 via BetMGM
- Moneyline: Wake Forest @ -2800 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 48.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wake Forest -23.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Thursday's college football action between Wake Forest and Akron at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Akron vs. Wake Forest
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Wake Forest, with a 96.3% win probability, will likely beat Akron in Thursday's college football matchup.
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