At 5:45 ET, the Wolfpack and Wildcats clash at Camping World Stadium for a week 1 NCAAF matchup. Catch the action on ESPN, with the game set for Thursday, December 28th. In a non-conference matchup, the Wildcats are 4 point favorites at home. Keep reading to get my take on who wins and covers on Thursday.

NC STATE WOLFPACK VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: NC State Wolfpack +4

This game will be played at Camping World Stadium at 5:45 ET on Thursday, December 28th.

WHY BET THE NC STATE WOLFPACK:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 26-22 in favor of Kansas State.
  • Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like NC State at +4.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 47.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 48 points.

Will the Wolfpack Find a Way to Win in Orlando?

So far, the NC State Wolfpack are 9-3, including going 4-1 on the road and 4-2 at home.

NC State’s average scoring differential for the season is +6.7 leading to an ATS mark of 7-4. The Wolfpack have been favored four times and the underdog in seven games

So far this season, NC State boasts an over/under record of 4-7. On average, their matchups have resulted in a combined score of 47 points, while the average over/under line has been 46.8 points.

As they prepare to face the Kansas State, the Wolfpack’s offense is averaging 150.8 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. Nationally, they are 74th in rushing yards and 99th in passing yards, on an average of 196.2 yards per matchup. NC State has averaged 26.8 points per game so far. This figure places them 58th in the nation.

NC State’s defense enters the game ranked 125th in passing yards allowed per game. Opponents throw the ball an average of 32.4 times against the Wolfpack. They have given up 20.2 PPG, which ranks 68th in college football. In terms of rushing yards allowed, they stand at 24th in the NCAA.

Will Kansas State Come Through as Home Favorites?

This season, the Kansas State Wildcats are currently 8-4. So far this season, they have played four road games and six at home.

Kansas State has gone into nine games as the favorite this season and one game as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 6-4.

After 12 games, the average over/under line in Kansas State’s matches stands at 53.9 points. The collective score in their games has averaged 59 points, resulting in an OU record of 6-4.

The Wildcats’ offense is gearing up to take on NC State, with an average of 203.5 rushing yards per game and an 5 yards per attempt. In the college football rankings, they are currently in 13th place for rushing yards and 55th place for passing yards, accumulating an average of 246.4 yards per contest. Kansas State’s overall scoring average is at 37.8 points per game, placing them 15th rank nationally.

Kansas State’s defense holds the 108th rank in passing yards allowed per game as they head into this game. On average, opponents have made 34.1 passing attempts against the Wildcats. They have given up 21.2 points per game, which places them at 73rd in college football. In the rush defense category, they rank 67th in the NCAA.