C State’s season can’t be saved by the open date, but the Wolfpack might be able to use the break to make it work.
ACC Title
The ACC title hopes of NC State were dashed by the defeat against Clemson on October 1st, but they can save their season with a win over Virginia Tech Hokies. The Wolfpack enter the week with a 5-2 overall record and a 1-2 ACC record.
The Virginia Tech Football team has no excuses. They are not injury-riddled, they simply aren’t that good, and this might be a difficult season for them the rest of the way.
Virginia Tech has been run over by every solid opponent they have played. Coming off a bye week, they will look to be more consistent on both sides of the ball.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. NC State Wolfpack
Matchup Info
- Game Day: Thursday, October 27th, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium
Virginia Tech vs. NC State Betting Analysis
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech will look to rebound from a 20-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes at home back on October 15th.
The Hokies struggled once again, as they only totaled 257 yards while conceding 458 yards to the Hurricanes. Virginia Tech has now dropped their last four games and hopes to get back in the win column.
Tech’s Offense
Virginia Tech’s offense has been a bottom-25 performer this season, scoring 19.1 points per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS.
Virginia Tech ranks 17th-worst in total yards per game (322.9) while ranking 95th in the FBS in passing offense, averaging 214.0 yards per game.
Tech’s Defense
On the defensive side of the ball, it has performed better, placing 48th in the FBS with 357.3 total yards allowed per game.
With 25.1 points allowed per game, it ranks 60th in defensive efficiency and 64th, allowing 224.0 passing yards per game. Virginia Tech also excels against the run, ranking 53rd in the FBS with 133.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
Key Injuries
- RB Malachi Thomas (Questionable)
Betting Trends to Know
This season, Virginia Tech has a 2-5-0 record against the spread. When the Hokies are at least 13.5 points underdogs, Virginia Tech has not covered the spread (0-1) in any games.
One out of seven games Virginia Tech has played this year has exceeded the total. This season, the Hokies have played four games as underdogs, and they have lost each of those games.
North Carolina State Wolfpack
No. 18 Syracuse Orange defeated No. 15 NC State 24–9 at home in a matchup of the top 25 teams. Jack Chambers got his first start with the Wolfpack and completed 18 of 30 passes for 160 yards while also leading the Wolfpack in rushing with 58 yards. NC State’s total offense was at a season-low of 255 yards.
Wolfpack Offense
Offensively, the NC State offense hasn’t played to their capabilities as they rank in the bottom half of the conference averaging just 355 yards per contest and 24 points per game.
The good news for NC State is that running back Demi Sumo-Karngbaye (5.8 ypc, 3 TDs) should be back.
Nothing will be simple for NC State because they will be against the top-ranked rushing defense in the ACC.
On the ACC leaderboards, NC State Wolfpack is only behind Syracuse in both scoring and total defense, and it has a conference-best 13 takeaways, including 11 interceptions (tied for seventh in FBS).
Key Injuries
- QB Devin Leary (OUT)
Betting Trends to Know
Over seven games, NC State has covered the spread just twice in 2022. Four out of the seven NC State games this season have gone below the point total.
The Wolfpack are 2-3 ATS when entering the matchup as favorites.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. NC State Wolfpack Odds
When it comes to Virginia Tech vs NC State betting, NC State is the betting favorite, having been given a 13.5-point spread by NCAAF picks bookmakers.
In terms of the moneyline, NC State betting odds are given -780 odds to win, while Va Tech is given +530 odds. The game’s Over/Under total is 42.5 points.
Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina State Betting Picks
Moneyline
When it comes to Virginia Tech vs NC State betting, Virginia Tech can’t move the ball on offense. They are the 17th worst school in the nation in total yards per game, and they are generating just 19.1 points per game.
They will have their backs up against the wall on the road, where they haven’t won one game this season. NC State is coming off a bye week, and they should be a lot healthier.
NCAAF Pick: NC State (-780)
Over/Under
Virginia Tech has had just one of their seven games go Over the total this year. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack saw just three of their games go over the total.
This should be another defensive battle in Raleigh; expect this one to stay under.
NCAAF Pick: Under 42.5 points (-110)
Spread
When it comes to Virginia Tech vs NC State betting, both NCAAF teams enter this contest 2-5 ATS in 2022. Virginia Tech hasn’t covered on the road once this year, while NC State is undefeated at home, with their only two covers coming at home as well.
They will be well rested coming out of the Bye week with a plan to take down Va Tech at home. Back NC State here.
NCAAF Pick: NC State -13.5 (-110)
Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina State Score Prediction
The Wolfpack will be looking for a new offensive identity after stalling out for just Nine points in their last matchup and losing star Quarterback Devin Leary to a pectoral injury.
Virginia Tech, on the other hand, has been one of the worst offensive units in the ACC, and they will look to their defense to win this matchup on the road.
Who to Bet On?
NC State has too much talent on this roster to lose this game. Even with a new starting quarterback, Chambers is talented enough to make things happen on his feet and his arm.
The extra week of rest and home-field advantage should allow NC State to figure out the weaknesses of Va Tech and come away with a victory while also covering the spread.
Expect NC State to break out against a weaker Virginia Tech team.
Score Prediction: NC State 29, Virginia Tech 13
CFB Pick: NC State -13.5 (-110)
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