NC State (4-4) vs Stanford (2-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Carter-Finley Stadium)
Betting Odds: NC State -10 / Stanford +10 --- Over/Under: 47.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
The Stanford Cardinal and the NC State Wolfpack meet in week 10 college football action from Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stanford vs. NC State prediction.
Stanford Recap
The Stanford Cardinal come into this one looking to rebound from a 27-24 loss at the hands of Wake Forest last time out. After this game, Stanford will head home for a date with Louisville.
Cardinal Lose 5th Straight
Ashton Daniels has thrown for 941 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 62.2% passing while also rushing for 352 yards. Micah Ford has 277 rushing yards and Chris Davis Jr. has 264 rushing yards as well, while Elic Ayomanor has a team-high 42 grabs for 484 yards and 4 TDs. Ismael Cisse also has 25 receptions for 222 yards and 2 TDs and Sam Roush has 26 receptions for 241 yards and 2 TDs. Tristan Sinclair leads the Stanford defense with 63 total tackles including 31 solo tackles while Collin Wright and Mitch Leigber each have a pair of interceptions. David Bailey has a team-high 4 sacks and Tevarua Tafiti has 3.5 sacks while Stanford’s defense as a whole has combined for 16 sacks and 6 interceptions.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- NC State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games.
- Stanford has covered the spread in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
NC State Recap
The NC State Wolfpack come into this one looking to build on their 24-23 win over Cal prior to their bye week last week. After this game, NC State will welcome Duke to town.
NC State Trying To Climb Back Above .500
CJ Bailey has thrown for 1,376 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 INTs on 67.1% passing. Jordan Waters has rushed for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns while Kendrick Raphael has 287 rushing yards and 3 TDs and Hollywood Smothers also has 157 rushing yards as well on the year. Kevin Concepcion has a team-high 43 receptions for 365 yards and 4 touchdowns while Justin Joly has 26 grabs for a team-leading 447 yards and Noah Rogers has 313 receiving yards this season. On defense, Caden Fordham has 49 total tackles while Sean Brown has 56 total tackles including 3 sacks. Davin Vann also has a team-high 4.5 sacks this year. As a unit, NC State’s defense has combined for 17 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- Stanford has lost 11 of its last 12 games in November.
- NC State has won seven of its last eight home games in November.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in 19 of its last 20 games in November.
- NC State has covered the spread in each of its last five games in November.
Stanford vs. NC State Prediction
I’m leaning toward NC State here. I don’t love the number, but backing Stanford isn’t an option even if the offense woke up a bit against Wake Forest. This Stanford team for me is still broken and this is a tough travel schedule flying back and forth from coast to coast week after week and I think it catches up with Stanford here. Give me NC State.
Chris’s Pick NC State -10
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
