NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: NC State Wolfpack vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

California Memorial Stadium is the site where the California Golden Bears (3-3) will attempt to defeat the NC State Wolfpack (3-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. California opens as 10.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 46.5.

The NC State Wolfpack come into this game with a record of 3-4 this year. The last time they took the field, the Wolfpack faced the Syracuse Orange and went home with a loss by a final score of 24-17. Overall, they ran 45 plays for 411 yds. The NC State Wolfpack ended up rushing 21 times and recorded 82 yds, earning them an average of 3.9 yards per attempt. Against the rush, the Wolfpack gave up 78 yards on 33 attempts, which averages out to 2.4 yds per rush surrendered. NC State gave up 31 completions on 43 attempts for a total of 346 yards, and a completion percentage of 72.1%.

The Wolfpack have racked up 2,463 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, NC State has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 13 times. NC State has amassed 139 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 37 infractions for 328 yards. Offensively they have an average of 117.4 yards on the ground which ranks them 108th in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the NC State Wolfpack have an average of 26.3 points per outing.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Wolfpack have conceded 1,646 yards which ranks them 119th in Division 1. They have given up 235.1 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 59.3%. In total, they are conceding 382.3 yards/game ranking them 90th in Division 1. They have granted 13 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 4.6 yards per rush and 147.1 rushing yards per game for the season. For the season, they have allowed 1,030 yards via the running game in 7 games. The Wolfpack sit in 113th in the nation concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 32.3 points per game.

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The Golden Bears come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 for this year. For their last game, the Golden Bears took a loss by a score of 17-15 against the Pittsburgh Panthers. California ran the football for 1.6 yds per attempt, finishing with 63 yds on 40 attempts. The Golden Bears finished the contest with 335 yds on 77 plays (4.4 yds per play). The Golden Bears pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 133 yds on 14 out of 28 passing. California conceded 28 rush attempts for 144 yards (5.1 yds per rush).

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Golden Bears currently rank 98th in Division 1 with 24.2 points per game. The California Golden Bears hold an average of 366.8 yards per game, which is good for 88th in the nation. The California offense has totaled 446 yards of penalties on 56 infractions, which ranks 7th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 114 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Bears have racked up 1,482 passing yards as well as holding an average of 247.0 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 51st in college football. They have an average of 119.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 719 yards overall.

California has surrendered a total of 703 rushing yards (117.2 yards per outing) in addition to 8 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns through the air and 216.5 yards per outing, ranking them 70th in D-1. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble recovered and 13 picks on the campaign. The Golden Bears defense has taken part in 405 plays, which ranks 85th in college football. The Golden Bears are relinquishing 17.8 points per game, which puts them 25th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 107 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -10.0

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