The NC State Wolfpack and Virginia Cavaliers meet Friday in week 4 college football action at Scott 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 second road win to improve to 3-1 on the year. NC State has split its last 6 road games. Brennan Armstrong is completing 62.9 percent of his passes for 679 yards, 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Kevin Concepcion and Julian Gray have combined for 231 receiving yards on 22 catches, while Porter Rooks has 8 receptions. The NC State Wolfpack ground game is averaging 175.7 yards per contest, and Armstrong leads the way with 161 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, NC State is allowing 22 points and 306.7 yards per game. Payton Wilson leads the NC State Wolfpack with 33 tackles, Davin Vann has 3 sacks and Robert Kennedy has 1 interception.

NC State Wolfpack Team Facts

• NC State has won each of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• NC State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• NC State has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• NC State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
• Each of NC State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are still looking for their first win of the season. Virginia hasn’t started a season 0-4 since 1982 when Wayne Schuchts was the quarterback. Anthony Colandrea is completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 652 yards, 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Malik Washington and Malachi Fields have combined for 496 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Kobe Pace has 5 receptions. The Virginia Cavaliers ground game is averaging 68 yards per contest, and Perris Jones leads the way with 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Virginia is allowing 42.3 points and 451.7 yards per game. Jonas Sanker leads the Virginia Cavaliers with 28 tackles, Kam Butler has 2 sacks and Coen King has 2 pass deflections.

Virginia Cavaliers Team Facts

• Virginia has lost each of its last six games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Virginia’s last eight games at Scott Stadium.
• Virginia has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Each of Virginia’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Virginia ranked 9th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.3).
• Virginia ranked 16th among FBS teams for H2 points allowed per game last season (9.4).
• 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 Virginia Cavaliers haven’t had the easiest schedule through 3 games, so I do want to give them a little grace, but they’ve given us little to believe in on either side of the ball. Outside of having a top-60 passing offense, Virginia has been dreadful across the board. NC State has an above average defense and an offense with playmakers who can put together respectable drives. I’m just not encouraged by what I’m seeing from Virginia. Big line for a road team on Friday night, but it’s NC State or pass for me.