Tennessee Volunteers vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
ABC will be covering this week two non-conference matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and the NC State Wolfpack. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game. Tennessee is the -7.5 point favorite, and the over/under line is currently at 60.5 points.
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS VS NC STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK
The Pick: NC State Wolfpack +7.5
This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE NC STATE WOLFPACK:
- We have the NC State Wolfpack winning this one by a score of 35 to 28
- Not only do we have the NC State Wolfpack winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 60.5 points
Will The Tennessee Volunteers Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?
Tennessee is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 69-3 victory over Chattanooga. The over/under line and point spread odds were not available for this game.
The Volunteers dominated from the start, taking a 24-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 45-0. Chattanooga managed to score a field goal in the third quarter, but Tennessee responded with 14 points in the fourth quarter to win 69-3.
Tennessee’s offense was unstoppable in their 69-3 win, racking up 718 yards and 36 first downs. The Vols’ ground game was dominant, with 304 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Dylan Sampson led the way with 124 yards on 12 carries, averaging 10.3 yards per attempt, and finding the end zone three times.
In the passing game, Nico Iamaleava threw for 314 yards, completing 78.6% of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 149.11. Dont’e Thornton Jr. was his top target, hauling in three receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
Tennessee’s defense was dominant in their 69-3 win, holding Chattanooga to just 227 total yards. The Volunteers allowed only 74 rushing yards on 35 attempts and limited Chattanooga’s passing game to 153 yards on 13 completions out of 24 attempts. Tennessee’s defense did not allow a touchdown in the game.
Will Home Field Advantage Help The NC State Wolfpack Upset The Tennessee Volunteers?
NC State is off to a strong start this season, picking up a 38-21 win over Western Carolina to move to 1-0. There were no betting odds available for this game.
The Wolfpack took an early 14-7 lead, but Western Carolina fought back to tie the game at halftime. In the third quarter, NC State trailed 21-17 but responded with 21 unanswered points in the fourth to secure the win.
NC State’s offense was explosive in their 38-21 win, racking up 521 yards and 28 first downs. The ground game was effective, with 203 yards and two touchdowns, while the passing attack added 318 yards and three scores.
Quarterback Grayson McCall completed 65% of his passes for 318 yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 103.96. Jordan Waters led the ground game with 123 yards on 20 carries, finding the end zone twice, while Kevin Concepcion was the top receiver with nine catches for 121 yards.
NC State’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 364 total yards to Western Carolina. The Wolfpack allowed 241 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, while also giving up 123 rushing yards on just 18 attempts. Western Carolina moved the chains 16 times against NC State’s defense.