California (3-3) vs NC State (3-4)
Game Info: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm (California Memorial Stadium)
Betting Odds: California -10 --- Over/Under: 47 Click Here for the Latest Odds
In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs California Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Saturday, October 19th, at California Memorial Stadium. Let’s take a look at an NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Wolfpack's recent form and recent player performance
-The Golden Bears' recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NC State
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving California
-Recent betting trends in games played between NC State and California
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wolfpack and Golden Bears.
NC State Suddenly Struggling
NC State is suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Syracuse, the defense was actually pretty good against an explosive offensive, but the offense just couldn’t make enough stops. CJ Bailey was under center for NC State and he completed 17 of her 24 passes for 329 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. One big issue was the top rusher was Bailey who had only 28 yards. NC State on the season is averaging 26.3 points while their defense is giving up 32.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 86th in the league while the defense is ranked 113th. NC State will meet Stanford after this one.
Cal Suddenly Struggling?
Each of the last three games for Cal have been close but they have lost all three games. Two games ago against Miami, California lost 39-38 and in the last game against Pittsburgh, they lost 17-15. Fernando Mendoza completed 27 of his 37 passes for 272 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Jaivan Thomas had a strong game on the ground rushing 17 times for 72 yards and a touchdown. Jack Endries was the top receiver catching the ball eight times for 119 yards and a touchdown.
Cal on the season is averaging 24.2 points while their defense is giving up 17.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 98th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th in the league. In this game, the defense is going to need to be good.
Why Cal will beat NC State
- California has won each of its last 11 games as a home favorite.
- NC State has lost five of its last six road games in October.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- California has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
NC State vs Cal Prediction
Cal is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. NC State’s offense is going to have some major issues getting going against the Cal defense and that will be the difference here. Cal is going to have no issue running up the score against NC State and that is going to be the difference here. Cal is going to put on a show with the offense, and the Golden Bears will get the job done here.