The NC State Wolfpack and Duke Blue Devils meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Wallace Wade Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview 

The NC State Wolfpack look for their third road win to improve to 5-2 on the year. NC State has won 3 straight road games. Brennan Armstrong is completing 58.8 percent of his passes for 971 yards, 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Kevin Concepcion and Terrell Timmons Jr. have combined for 497 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Trent Pennix has 11 receptions. The NC State Wolfpack ground game is averaging 148.5 yards per contest, and Armstrong leads the way with 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, NC State is allowing 23.5 points and 338.2 yards per game. Payton Wilson leads the NC State Wolfpack with 70 tackles, Red Hibbler has 4.5 sacks and Robert Kennedy has 2 interceptions.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview 

The Duke Blue Devils look for their fourth home win to improve to 5-1 on the year. Duke has won 5 of its last 6 home games. Riley Leonard is completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 912 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Jordan Moore and Jalon Calhoun have combined for 612 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Sahmir Hagans has 14 receptions. The Duke Blue Devils ground game is averaging 198.2 yards per contest, and Leonard leads the way with 326 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Duke is allowing 11.2 points and 297.2 yards per game. Tre Freeman leads the Duke Blue Devils with 34 tackles, Aeneas Peebles has 2 sacks and Myles Jones has 2 interceptions.

Matchup/League Facts

Duke ranked T3rd among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.769).
Duke ranked 4th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game last season (10.2).
NC State ranked 4th among FBS teams for Q1 points allowed per game last season (2.3).
NC State ranked 11th among FBS teams for H1 points allowed per game last season (8.5).

Randy’s Pick

The Duke Blue Devils have playmakers on offense and the fourth best scoring defense, so they have many ways to win, but the loss of quarterback Riley Leonard can’t be taken lightly. Henry Belin IV has just 14 career pass attempts and is now being thrown into the fire. NC State has issues offensively, but does have a top-25 rush defense and held an undefeated Louisville team to 13 points. This could be a struggle for Duke, even with an extra week to prepare. Give me the Wolfpack and the free points.