The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-5, 3-4 ACC) head to Raleigh, N.C., to take on the NC State Wolfpack (8-3, 5-2) Friday at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the North Carolina at NC State odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
North Carolina was without star QB Sam Howell last week, and while it didn’t matter in a 34-14 win over Wofford, this line could shift dramatically based on his status for this game. Howell has been the catalyst for a UNC offense averaging 37.0 points per game (14th nationally), but he hasn’t had much help from a defense that’s giving up 412.4 yards per game. The Tar Heels have covered just once in their last six games.
NC State is coming off an impressive 41-17 win vs. Syracuse last week to maintain a perfect 6-0 record (5-1 ATS) at home this season. QB Devin Leary is peaking at the right time with five straight 300+ yard passing games and a 16/3 TD/INT ratio in that span. The Wolfpack have covered three of their last four games.
North Carolina at NC State odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 5:52 p.m. ET.
- Money line: North Carolina +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | NC State -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +5.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | NC State -5.5, 112 (bet $112 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 62.5, O: -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | U: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: North Carolina 6-5 | NC State 8-3
- ATS: North Carolina 4-7 | NC State 7-4
- O/U: North Carolina 6-5 | NC State 6-5
North Carolina at NC State head-to-head
Friday’s game will be the 111th all-time matchup between these two in-state rivals, dating back to 1894. North Carolina holds a 68-36-6 edge and has won the last two games by a combined score of 89-31.
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