NC State Riding Red Hot SU & ATS Streak

NC State has been dwarfing opponents dating back to last season, with the Wolfpack sporting a 7-1 record both SU and ATS in their past eight games. NC State will visit the struggling Virginia Tech Hokies on Friday night with a chance to rebound from last week’s loss to Louisville.

Shark Bites
  • NC State is 0-8 SU in its last eight games in October.
  • Virginia Tech is 2-7 ATS in their past nine games at home.
  • NC State RB Matthew Dayes is second in the country with 10 rushing TDs this season.

The consistency of quarterback Jacoby Brissett has gone a long way to NC State’s impressive play, with the senior signal caller throwing 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in the Wolfpack’s past eight contests.

One of the Hokies biggest issues so far this season has been their rushing defense. Virginia Tech is allowing an average of 197.4 rushing yards per game, which has them ranked in the bottom fifth in the country.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The North Carolina State Wolfpack were listed as 2-point underdogs on the Sportsbook NCAA football line at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark. As of Friday afternoon, the line has changed to - 3 with a total of 45. Check out the odds pages here or Sportsbook for updates.

Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 25-20 result in favor of the Wolfpack. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Virginia Tech will face the 4-1 North Carolina State Wolfpack, who own a 4-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-1 so far this season while the Wolfpack are 2-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Virginia Tech vs North Carolina State injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 67-rated Virginia Tech Hokies and the No. 24-rated North Carolina State Wolfpack in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Virginia Tech's No. 53-ranked offense, averaging 31.6 PPG, against a North Carolina State defense that ranks No. 11 this week at 13.6 PPG. The Virginia Tech aerial game is averaging 216.2 yards per game, more than the North Carolina State Wolfpack secondary allows through the air, 145.6 YPG per game.

In comparing defenses, the North Carolina State Wolfpack own the league's No. 3-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 21 yards per game when on the road. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, rates No. 99 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last game, the Wolfpack were Week 5 losers coming out on the wrong end of 20-13 score against Louisville.

 

The Hokies suffered a Week 5 loss against Pittsburgh in their last game, falling 17-13 at Lane Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • North Carolina State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
  • North Carolina State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
  • North Carolina State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
  • Virginia Tech is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
  • Virginia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

North Carolina State at Wake Forest, Saturday, October 24th
Virginia Tech at Miami, Saturday, October 17th

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