The NC State Wolfpack and Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet Saturday in college football action at Notre Dame Stadium. Here’s a Notre Dame vs NC State Prediction. This article will include a Notre Dame vs NC State Pick.
NC State Wolfpack Betting Preview
The NC State Wolfpack lost to Virginia Tech, beat Campbell, and plays Pitt next. NC State has won 5 of its last 8 games. CJ Bailey is completing 74.6 percent of his passes for 1,660 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Terrell Anderson and Justin Joly have combined for 644 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Wesley Grimes has 14 receptions.
The NC State Wolfpack ground game is averaging 165.3 yards per contest, and Hollywood Smothers leads the way with 693 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, NC State is allowing 25 points and 375 yards per game. Caden Fordham leads the NC State Wolfpack with 59 tackles, Sabastian Harsh has 2.5 sacks and Ronnie Royal III has 1 interception.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Arkansas and Boise State, and play USC next. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have won 3 straight games. CJ Carr is completing 67.7 percent of his passes for 1,280 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jordan Faison and Malachi Fields have combined for 646 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Eli Raridon has 13 receptions.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ground game is averaging 178.6 yards per contest, and Jeremiyah Love leads the way with 444 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing 23.6 points and 375.2 yards per game. Adon Shuler leads the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with 26 tackles, Boubacar Traore has 3.5 sacks and Leonard Moore has 3 interceptions.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won each of its last 22 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference at Notre Dame Stadium.
- NC State has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last 10 home games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- NC State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has won the first quarter in 12 of its last 13 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference at Notre Dame Stadium.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in each of its last 16 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference at Notre Dame Stadium.
Why the NC State Wolfpack will win
- NC State has won four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- The team ranked 16th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- NC State has covered the spread in four of its last five road games.
- NC State has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of NC State’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Notre Dame’s last eight home games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Jeremiyah Love ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for touchdowns (9) this season.
NC State Wolfpack Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Hollywood Smothers ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for rushing yards (693) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame ranks 135th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (13.6).
- Notre Dame ranks T7th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
- NC State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- NC State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
Notre Dame vs NC State Prediction
I know NC State hasn’t shown up in two of its biggest games of the season, but this is still a balanced team that can score the football. That NC State passing attack should have success against a Notre Dame defense that’s 117th in the country against the pass. NC State has outright won 2 of its last 3 games as a double-digit underdog. Also, a potential look ahead spots for the Irish with USC on deck. This line is extremely disrespectful toward NC State. Give me the points.