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The NC State Wolfpack (6-6) face off against the East Carolina Pirates (7-5) Saturday in the Go Bowling Military Bowl. Kickoff from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the NC State vs. East Carolina odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
NC State snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 35-30 win at North Carolina Nov. 30 as a 2.5-point underdog. QB CJ Bailey went 14 of 20 for 242 yards with 2 TDs and an INT while RB Hollywood Smothers carried the ball 13 times for 83 yards and 2 TDs.
East Carolina snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 34-20 loss against Navy Nov. 29 as a 3-point home favorite. QB Katin Houser went 20 of 36 for 219 yards with 2 TDs and an INT.
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NC State vs. East Carolina odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): NC State -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | East Carolina +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
- Against the spread (ATS): NC State -7 (-110) | East Carolina +7 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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NC State vs. East Carolina picks and predictions
Prediction
NC State 42, East Carolina 27
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on NC State (-250) to win Saturday.
Against the spread
BET NC STATE -7 (-110).
Taking a look at each team’s strength of schedule, NC State has a clear advantage. With both teams having a strong offense, this game will come down to turnovers and key stops. The Wolfpack have what it takes to not only beat ECU, but do it with ease.
Over/Under
BET OVER 60.5 (-110).
While this total is higher than average, both teams excel on offense. ECU is 6-3 O/U in its last 9 games, and NC State is 7-3 O/U in its last 10.
The Wolfpack have scored 29 or more points in 6 of their last 10 games while allowing 28 or more in 4 straight.
The Pirates have scored 38 or more points in 4 of their last 5 games while allowing 28 or more in 3 straight.
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