Pick details
| MATCHUP | Syracuse Orange | NC State Wolfpack |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Spread | -3 -105 | +3 -115 |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Total | Over 53.5 (-112) | Under 53.5 (-108) |
| Where | Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Syracuse vs. NC State Prediction
I’m not excited to get behind NC State because this team knows how to stink it up defensively. NC State has underachieved overall this season. However, that doesn’t mean Syracuse deserves to be favored on the road. Syracuse just scored 13 points at home against a bad Clemson team. Syracuse also is hit or miss defensively and is currently 72nd in both passing defense and scoring defense.NC State is at least at home, where all four of its wins have come this season, and it’s led by a star quarterback who should, more times than not, be the best player on the field. If NC State wants to reach a bowl game, this is a must-win game. It’s also senior day for an NC State roster that has 38 seniors. I’ll grab the free field goal with NC State and see what happens on Saturday.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
The Syracuse Orange beat SMU, lost to Clemson, and they play Boston College next. Syracuse has lost 5 of its last 8 games. Steve Angeli is completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,450 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Angeli has been sacked 14 times this season. Umari Hatcher has 964 yards and 8 touchdowns on 62 catches. Daunte Bacheyie has 416 yards and 5 touchdowns on 28 catches. Calvin Russell III has 274 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 catches.
The Syracuse Orange ground game is averaging 156.2 yards per contest, and Tylik Hill leads the way with 531 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Syracuse is allowing 25.4 points and 348.2 yards per game. Chris D’Appolonia leads Syracuse with 62 tackles. Keyshawn Johnson has 7 sacks. Davien Kerr has 4 interceptions.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack lost to Duke, beat Cal, and plays Florida State next. NC State has lost 3 of its last 4 games. CJ Bailey is completing 63.8 percent of his passes for 2,078 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Bailey has been sacked 13 times this season. Keenan Jackson has 477 yards and 6 touchdowns on 31 catches. Preston Douglas has 304 yards and 1 touchdown on 26 catches. Joshisa Trader has 230 yards on 17 catches.
The NC State Wolfpack ground game is averaging 144.8 yards per contest, and Davion Gause leads the way with 378 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, NC State is allowing 27.6 points and 376.7 yards per game. Popo Aguirre leads NC State with 84 tackles. Elijah Satchell has 5 sacks. Jaren Sensabaugh has 2 interceptions.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won three of its last four November games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Syracuse has lost 12 of its last 14 games against conference opponents.
- NC State has covered the spread in six of its last seven November games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 12 road games in November.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- The favorite has won each of the last five games between Syracuse and NC State.
- NC State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of the last five games between Syracuse and NC State.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Syracuse’s last five November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of NC State’s last three home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
NC State Wolfpack Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Keenan Jackson leads NC State for receptions (31) this season.
Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Umari Hatcher leads the Atlantic Coast Conference for targets (100) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- NC State ranks T119th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (7.8).
- NC State ranks T26th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+4.2).
- Syracuse has played in the equal-highest number of games that went to overtime this season (2).
- Syracuse ranks 5th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+8.0).
