The NC State Wolfpack (1-0) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) meet Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the NC State at Mississippi State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Wolfpack hit the road after a decisive 45-0 victory over visiting South Florida in Week 1. RB Ricky Person Jr. opened the scoring with a 33-yard touchdown catch from QB Devin Leary and added a pair of rushing touchdowns in the second quarter to set the tone. NC State allowed just 104 rushing yards and 167 yards through the air.
Mississippi State found itself trailing 34-14 at home against Conference USA’s Louisiana Tech. Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” offense looked to be grounded, but the Bulldogs rallied for 21 points in the fourth quarter for the win. It was the largest comeback in school history.
NC State at Mississippi State odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: NC State -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Mississippi State +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): NC State -1.5 (-115) | Mississippi State +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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NC State at Mississippi State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Mississippi State 30, NC State 28
Money line
The play in this game is MISSISSIPPI STATE (+105) as a short ‘dog at home. I hate to pick on NC State, especially after such an impressive win last weekend, but this is typically a spot where it just comes up short – when expectations are ratcheted up a skosh. Going on the road to face a mid-level SEC foe is not a good spot for the Wolfpack.
Against the spread
MISSISSIPPI STATE +1.5 (-105) shouldn’t need the points, but if you expect a 1- or 2-point win by NC State then by all means play the home side with the points.
I’d advise playing this if the line were to get up to a flat three or three and a hook. However, if it stays here, play the money line instead for a much better value.
Over/Under
OVER 55.5 (-108) is the lean, ever so slightly. Mississippi State showed in the fourth quarter that it can be an explosive offense, and NC State certainly turned on the jets and put on a solid show in its opener. The Wolfpack won’t hold the Bulldogs down like they did the Bulls.
This one should be rather entertaining and perhaps will come down to a late field goal to not only decide a winner but the total, too.
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