The NC State Wolfpack (4-0, 0-0 ACC) and Clemson Tigers (4-0, 2-0) meet Saturday at Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the NC State vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
NC State QB Devin Leary threw for 320 yards and 4 TDs in a 41-10 win at home vs. the UConn Huskies last Saturday. UConn RB Victor Rosa scored late in the 4th quarter as the Huskies covered the spread as 38-point underdogs.
The last time NC State left Clemson Memorial Stadium with a victory was a 38-6 win on Oct. 24, 2002.
Clemson hung on for a 51-45 2OT win at the No. 21 Wake Forest Demon Deacons last Saturday. Tigers QB DJ Uiagalelei threw for 375 yards and 5 TDs, but Clemson failed to cover the spread as 8-point favorites.
Clemson has won 36 consecutive home games.
This is the 1st time NC State and Clemson will face each other as top-10 teams.
NC State is No. 10 and Clemson 5th in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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NC State at Clemson odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:24 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): NC State +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Clemson -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): NC State +6.5 (+100) | Clemson -6.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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NC State at Clemson picks and predictions
Prediction
Clemson 20, NC State 17
Money line
PASS.
Clemson (-290) money line is too expensive, especially when NC State should make this a close game.
Against the spread
BET NC STATE +6.5 (+100).
NC State is 6-0 ATS after failing to cover the spread in its previous game. Expect the Wolfpack to also be extra focused for this matchup due to the historic nature of it and their lack of recent success at Clemson Memorial Stadium.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 43.5 (-112).
The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 head-to-head meetings in Clemson. The playoff ramifications of this matchup should also help the Under hit as both defenses will be extra focused. NC State’s defense allows just 11.8 points per game and should be able to limit Uiagalelei’s productivity.
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