Stanford Cardinal vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stanford Cardinal vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Stanford Cardinal (2-6) are on their way to Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024 where they will compete against the NC State Wolfpack (4-4). NC State opens this matchup as 9.5-point favorites. The total is set at 46.5.

The Stanford Cardinal head into this game 2-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinal went up against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and took a loss by a score of 27-24. When all was said and done, they had 67 plays for 346 yds. The Stanford Cardinal ran the football 27 different times and amassed 108 yds, earning them an average of 4.0 yards per carry. Against the run, the Cardinal gave up 173 yds on 47 attempts, which is 3.7 yards per run allowed. Stanford surrendered 20 completions on 30 attempts for 245 yds, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 19.5 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 129.9 yards rushing ranking them 96th in the country. The Cardinal have earned 2,445 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Stanford has totaled 11 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Stanford has 150 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 40 penalties for 331 yds. They have surrendered the ball 16 times.

The Cardinal are ranked 113th in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 31.5 PPG. They are allowing 3.9 yards per run and 127.8 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the year, they have allowed 1,022 running yards through 8 outings. In terms of passing yards, the Cardinal are giving up 2,167 yds which puts them in 124th in the country. They have allowed 270.9 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.5%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 398.6 yards per outing ranking them 98th in Division 1. They have granted 20 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Wolfpack step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Wolfpack went home victorious with a score of 24-23 when they played the California Golden Bears. The Wolfpack finished the game with 363 yards on 67 plays (5.4 yds per play). NC State ended up running for 1.0 yds per attempt, finishing with 29 yards on 30 attempts. NC State surrendered 29 rush attempts for 117 yds (4.0 yds per carry). The Wolfpack secondary gave up a completion percentage of 69.8%, surrendering 282 yds on 30 for 43 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Wolfpack currently sit 87th in D-1 with an average of 26.0 points per contest. The NC State Wolfpack maintain an average of 353.3 yards per game, which is good for 96th in college football. The NC State offense has 375 penalty yards on 41 violations, which is good for 98th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 6 picks while conceding 9 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 154 1st downs. During the season thus far, the Wolfpack have a total of 1,975 passing yards as well as holding an average of 246.9 throwing yards per game, ranking them 52nd in the country. They average 106.4 run yards per game and have rushed for 851 yards overall.

NC State has given up a total of 1,147 yards rushing (143.4 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 241.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 104th in college football. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions for the season. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 532 plays, which has them ranked 84th in the nation. The Wolfpack are giving up 31.1 PPG, which has them 110th in the nation. This season, they have allowed 249 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cardinal +9.5

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