| MATCHUP | NC State Wolfpack | Stanford Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-3 | 3-4 |
| Spread | -6.5 -122 | +6.5 102 |
| Moneyline | -265 | +215 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-105) | Under 55.5 (-115) |
| Where | Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA | |
| When | Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The NC State Wolfpack and Stanford Cardinal meet Friday in week 8 college football action at Stanford Stadium. Here’s an NC State vs. Stanford Prediction. This article will include an NC State vs. Stanford Pick.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack lost to Wake Forest, beat Louisville, and plays Cal next. NC State has won 6 of its last 9 games. CJ Bailey is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,507 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Keenan Jackson and Preston Douglas have combined for 686 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Joshisa Trader has 16 receptions.
The NC State Wolfpack ground game is averaging 168.5 yards per contest, and Jayden Scott leads the way with 358 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, NC State is allowing 27.7 points and 363.8 yards per game. Popo Aguirre leads the NC State Wolfpack with 54 tackles, Elijah Satchell has 3 sacks, and Jackson Vick has 1 interception.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal lost to Notre Dame, beat Elon, and they play Louisville next. Stanford has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Davis Warren is completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 1,630 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. JonAnthony Hall and Caden High have combined for 560 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Benji Blackburn has 26 receptions.
The Stanford Cardinal ground game is averaging 103.4 yards per contest, and Micah Ford leads the way with 529 yards and 8 touchdowns. On defense, Stanford allows 36.6 points and 452 yards per game. Jay Green leads the Stanford Cardinal with 43 tackles, Gabe Kaminski has 2 sacks, and Charlie Eckhardt has 1 interception.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Stanford Stadium.
- NC State has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road games against conference opponents.
- Stanford has covered the spread in six of its last eight games as a home underdog.
- The home team has won the first half in each of NC State’s last three games.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- Stanford has lost five of its last six games against teams from North Carolina.
- NC State has won eight of its last nine games as a favorite.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as an underdog.
- NC State has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has lost the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Stanford’s last eight October games at Stanford Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of NC State’s last four October games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Stanford Cardinal Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Micah Ford leads Stanford for touchdowns (8) this season.
NC State Wolfpack Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Keenan Jackson leads NC State for receptions (27) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stanford ranks 136th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (96.4).
- Stanford ranks T134th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.3).
- NC State ranks T132nd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.3).
- NC State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.8).
NC State vs Stanford Prediction
We’ve made money this season fading Stanford, as this isn’t a good team and the injuries don’t help. However, I’m not sure what NC State has done this season to deserve to be laying a touchdown in a game where it has to travel across the country. NC State has been a bit disappointing, and its defense can get gashed. NC State is horrible against the pass and is 103rd in scoring defense. Night game on a Friday night; there should be a decent crowd. I’ll take a stab at Stanford and the free touchdown, but it has more to do with NC State than anything else.