NC State Wolfpack vs Clemson Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
ABC will be covering the week four matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and the Clemson Tigers, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC. The over/under line is currently at 47 points. The Tigers are -20.5 point favorites at home. NC State comes in with a 2-1 record, while Clemson is 1-1 on the season.
NC STATE WOLFPACK VS CLEMSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: NC State Wolfpack +20.5
This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE NC STATE WOLFPACK:
- We have the Clemson Tigers winning this one by a score of 26 to 17
- Even though we like the Clemson Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the NC State Wolfpack at +20.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 47 points
Will The NC State Wolfpack Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
NC State improved to 2-1 with a 30-20 win over Louisiana Tech in their most recent game. Despite being -20.5 point favorites, the Wolfpack failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 48 points, but the teams combined for 50, hitting the over.
NC State took an early 3-0 lead and added a touchdown in the second quarter, but Louisiana Tech’s field goal made it 17-3 at the half. The Bulldogs outscored the Wolfpack 14-3 in the third quarter, but NC State regrouped and shut out Louisiana Tech in the fourth quarter while adding 10 points of their own.
NC State’s offense was powered by their ground game in their 30-20 win, as they rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns. The Wolfpack finished with 364 total yards and 20 first downs. In the passing game, they picked up 210 yards on 22 completions.
CJ Bailey completed 13 of 20 passes for 156 yards, with Dacari Collins leading the receiving corps with three catches for 55 yards. Bailey threw one interception and ended the game with a passer rating of 67.92. Kendrick Raphael was the leading rusher, gaining 63 yards on nine carries and finding the end zone once.
NC State’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Louisiana Tech to 341 total yards and just 12 first downs. The Wolfpack’s run defense was particularly strong, limiting their opponent to 60 rushing yards on 18 attempts. In the passing game, NC State gave up 281 yards and one touchdown through the air, but they also managed to intercept a pass.
Are The Clemson Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Clemson is now 1-1 for the season after a 66-20 win over Appalachian State, with the combined score surpassing the over/under line of 52.5 points. The Tigers were -17 point favorites and covered the spread, winning by 46 points.
Clemson dominated from the start, taking a 35-0 lead in the first quarter. Appalachian State managed to score in the second quarter, but Clemson added 21 points to lead 56-13 at halftime. The Tigers added 10 more points in the third quarter, and the fourth quarter was scoreless for both teams.
Clemson’s offense was unstoppable in their 66-20 win, racking up 712 total yards and 28 first downs. The Tigers’ ground game was effective, with 252 yards and four touchdowns, while their passing attack was even more impressive, amassing 460 yards and five scores.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik was nearly perfect, completing 92.3% of his passes for 378 yards and five touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 158.33. Phil Mafah led the rushing effort with 118 yards on just 10 carries, and Bryant Wesco Jr. was the top receiver with 130 yards on three catches.
Clemson’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 424 passing yards and 515 total yards in their most recent game. The Tigers did manage to pick off two passes, but they gave up 66 points to Appalachian State. Despite holding the Mountaineers to just 91 rushing yards, Clemson allowed 25 first downs.