North Carolina (6-5) vs NC State (5-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Kenan Stadium)
Betting Odds: North Carolina -3.5 / NC State +3.5 --- Over/Under: 55.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate an NC State vs North Carolina prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack are 5-6 (2-5) this year after they lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 30-29 in their last game. NC State trailed 16-7 in the fourth quarter, but they scored 21 points and nearly escaped with the victory. The Wolfpack outgained GT by a total of 400-391, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 5-12 on third down in the game. CJ Bailey threw for 147 yards and three interceptions, while also rushing for 83 yards and three scores.
Prior to that loss, the Wolfpack lost to Duke by a score of 29-19 but did beat Stanford and California before that. The NC State offense has scored 28.6 points per game with 232 passing yards and 133.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.5 points per game this season. CJ Bailey has completed 63.7% of his passes for 1,941 yards, 12 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Justin Joly has caught 37 passes for 576 yards and three scores.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 6-5 (3-4) this season after they lost to Boston College by a score of 41-21 in their last game. North Carolina trailed 24-7 at halftime and allowed the first 17 points in the second half in the loss. The Tar Heels were outgained by a total of 422-212, lost the turnover battle 3-1, and went 3-13 on third down in the game. Jacolby Criswell threw for 176 yards and three interceptions, while Omarion Hampton rushed for 53 yards on 11 carries.
Prior to that loss, the Tar Heels won three games in a row against Wake Forest, Florida State, and Virginia. The UNC offense has scored 32.5 points per game with 230.2 passing yards and 189.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 27.5 points per game this season. Jacolby Criswell has completed 58.4% of his passes for 2,179 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Omarion Hampton rushed for 1,475 yards and 14 touchdowns this year.
Why North Carolina will beat NC State
- North Carolina has won each of its last three November games at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Four of NC State's last five games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of North Carolina's last three games as a favorite against NC State has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina ranks T112th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (90.2).
- North Carolina ranks 31st among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (189.2).
- NC State ranks 129th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-5.3).
- NC State ranks T13th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+4.5).
NC State vs North Carolina Prediction
NC State comes into this rivalry game needing a win to reach a bowl game, but they have lost two games in a row and will be on the road here. The Wolfpack have allowed 30 and 29 points in their last two games, but they did play better at the end of that loss to Georgia Tech. North Carolina has won three of their last four games and their offense has been very good. I don’t trust NC State to get many stops in this game, so I will take the Tar Heels to cover at home.
David’s Pick North Carolina -3.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
