In a matchup of teams from bordering states who haven't met since 1939 the Tennessee Volunteers tangle with the North Carolina State Wolf Pack on a neutral field at the Georgia Dome Friday night.
Tennessee, looking to make a move after two losing seasons under Coach Dooley, was a three-point favorite over NC State, which is shooting for a third-straight winning season and bowl appearance under Coach O'Brien.
NC State has been a great underdog bet, going 10-3-1 ATS in their past 14 games in that role.
View Tennessee vs North Carolina State Odds and Stats.
Betting Line: The Wolfpack were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at Sportsbook on the Sportsbook college football line. The total was sitting around 51 Friday at Sportsbook.
Tennessee Volunteers Trends:
When playing in August are 4-0
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When an underdog on the road are 1-9
North Carolina State Wolfpack Trends:
When playing in August are 6-1
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 6-4
When favored at home are 8-2
A few Volunteers at Wolfpack trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games
Tennessee is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Tennessee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 7 games
Next up:
Tennessee home to Georgia State, Saturday, September 8
North Carolina State at Connecticut, Saturday, September 8