NC State vs. Boston College Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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The No. 17 NC State Wolf Pack (7-2) and Boston College Eagles (2-7) will battle in clash of ACC foes at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina.

NC State vs. Boston College Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 18.5 points, with sportsbooks listing NC State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, NC State has -1574 odds to pick up the win, while Boston College is listed at +825 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 41 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch NC State vs. Boston College Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium

Betting Preview

NC State

NC State has the 97th-ranked offense this season (351.8 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best with just 320.3 yards allowed per game. NC State owns the 76th-ranked offense this year (27.1 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best with only 17.8 points allowed per game. NC State is compiling 227.8 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 77th in the FBS. The defense ranks 53rd, giving up 217.7 passing yards per game. On the defensive side of the ball, NC State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 10th-best by giving up just 102.7 per game. The Wolf Pack rank 102nd on offense (124.0 rushing yards per game). On defense, NC State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-best by allowing a 31.6% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 62nd (39.8% third-down conversion rate). NC State has the 10th-best turnover margin in college football at +8, forcing 16 turnovers (28th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (15th in the FBS).

Boston College

Boston College has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 16th-worst with 321.8 total yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 369.8 total yards per contest (60th-ranked). Boston College ranks 12th-worst in points per game (18.8), but it has been better defensively, ranking 94th in the FBS with 29.8 points surrendered per contest. From an offensive angle, Boston College is posting 251.8 passing yards per game (53rd-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS defensively (217.6 passing yards surrendered per game). Boston College ranks worst in rushing yards per game (70.0), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 76th in the FBS with 152.2 rushing yards allowed per contest. Boston College ranks 14th-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.2%), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 55th in the FBS with a 37.0% third-down rate allowed. Boston College owns a -8 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.

NC State vs. Boston College Betting Analysis

NC State Betting Insights

NC State has covered the spread three times over nine games with a set spread. NC State has 1-1 ATS when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites. Games involving NC State have hit the over four times this season. The Wolf Pack have been the moneyline favorite a total of four times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Wolf Pack have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -1574 or shorter.

Eagles Betting Insights

Boston College has covered the spread only twice in nine games with a set number. Boston College has not covered the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 18.5-point underdogs. This year, Boston College games have hit the over four times. The Eagles have won one of the six games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Eagles are 0-2 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +825 or more on the moneyline.

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NC State vs. Boston College Against The Spread & Betting Records

NC State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 49.2 50.5 46.5
Implied Total AVG 32.1 34.7 27.0
ATS Record 3-6-0 3-3-0 0-3-0
Over/Under Record 4-5-0 3-3-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-0 3-0 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 1-0 0-2

Eagles

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 49.1 48.5 49.8
Implied Total AVG 32.1 33.0 31.0
ATS Record 2-7-0 2-3-0 0-4-0
Over/Under Record 4-5-0 3-2-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 0-2 0-1 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-5 1-2 0-3

Players to Watch

NC State

  • The Wolf Pack’s defense has been helped by Drake Thomas, who has suited up for nine games and posted 53 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and three sacks.
  • Isaiah Moore has helped lead the Wolf Pack’s defense with 2.0 sacks to go along with 6.0 TFL and 35 tackles in nine games.
  • Aydan White has helped spur the Wolf Pack’s defense with four interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in nine games.
  • An important piece of the Wolf Pack’s defensive unit, Payton Wilson has 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks in nine games.

Eagles

  • Donovan Ezeiruaku has compiled 29 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and five sacks in nine games for the Eagles.
  • Kam Arnold has posted 35 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in nine games for the Eagles.
  • The Eagles’ Vinny DePalma has compiled 32 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games.
  • On defense, Josh DeBerry has contributed 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception in nine games.

NC State vs. Boston College Predictions and Pick

NC State vs. Boston College betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Wolf Pack (-18.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (41)

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How to Bet on NC State vs. Boston College

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Our pick to win this matchup is NC State, and we predict that NC State will cover the spread (NC State -18.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 41 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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