The North Carolina Tar Heels (8-3, 4-3 ACC) and No. 24 NC State Wolfpack (8-3, 5-2) meet Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'North Carolina vs. NC State odds, and make our expert'college football picks and predictions.
North Carolina failed to cover the spread as an 8.5-point underdog in a 31-20 loss at the Clemson Tigers last Saturday as the Under (59.5) hit. RB Omarion Hampton ran for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Tar Heels struggled to stop the Tigers’ rushing attack, which gained 247 yards. They have lost 2 straight road games and have fallen out of the Top 25.
NC State covered as a 2-point underdog in a 35-28 win at the Virginia Tech Hokies last Saturday as the Over (41) cashed.'QB'Brennan Armstrong'had a huge game, throwing for 203 yards, running for another 89, and accounting for 4 total touchdowns. The Wolfpack have cracked the Top 25 after winning their 4th straight game.
NC State has won 5 of its last 7 games against the Tar Heels. It covered as a 6.5-point road underdog in a 30-27 North Carolina overtime win in the most recent meeting Nov. 25, 2022, as the Over (56) hit.