Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (-22.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

Carter-Finley Stadium is the site where the NC State Wolfpack (1-1) will try to beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (1-0) on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Louisiana Tech is 22.0-point dogs. The total is set at 51.5.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Bulldogs played against the Nicholls State Colonels and went home with a win by a final score of 25-17. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs conceded 62 yds on 37 tries, which calculates to 1.7 yards per run allowed. Louisiana Tech relinquished 10 completions on 26 tries for 138 yards, and a completion percentage of 38.5%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 73 plays for 386 yds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ran the football 41 times and had 109 yards, which came out to an average of 2.7 yards per attempt.

The Bulldogs have earned 386 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the ball over 6 different times. Louisiana Tech has accrued 16 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 7 infractions for 45 yds. As a team they have an average of 109.0 yards via the ground game which is 103rd in college football. Regarding scoring, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are averaging 25.0 points per outing.

In terms of passing yards, the Bulldogs are giving up 138 yds which has them ranked 3rd in Division 1. They have given up 138.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 38.5%. For the year, they are surrendering 200.0 yards per outing ranking them 11th in college football. They have allowed 1 touchdown by air in addition to no touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.7 yards per running attempt and 62.0 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have conceded 62 yards on the ground through 1 game. The Bulldogs are ranked 61st in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 17.0 PPG.

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The Wolfpack head into this game 1-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Wolfpack took a defeat with a final score of 51-10 when they faced the Tennessee Volunteers. NC State ended up running for 1.4 yards per carry, finishing the game with 39 yards on 28 attempts. The Wolfpack finished with a total of 143 yards while running 50 plays (2.9 yds per play). The Wolfpack secondary allowed a completion rate of 69.6%, surrendering 211 yds on 16 for 23 passing. NC State relinquished 44 rushing attempts for 249 yds (5.7 yards per rush).

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Wolfpack are 94th in college football by scoring 24.0 points per outing. The NC State Wolfpack average 332.5 yards/contest, which has them ranked 101st in Division 1. The NC State offense has 119 yards of penalties on 12 infractions, which has them sitting 63rd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have tallied 38 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Wolfpack have a total of 422 yards through the air as well as an average of 211.0 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 85th in Division 1. They hold an average of 121.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 243 yards overall.

NC State has allowed the opposition a total of 369 yards on the ground (184.5 yards/game) and 4 touchdowns rushing on the year. They have allowed the opposition 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 226.0 yards/outing, ranking them 90th in the nation. They have tallied 1 fumble recovery and 2 picks on the season. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 126 plays, which is 66th in the nation. The Wolfpack are conceding 36.0 points per game, which puts them 122nd in Division 1. In total, they have conceded 72 pts.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Wolfpack college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulldogs +22.0

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