- Game: Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack
- Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+3)
- Total/Over-Under: 54.5
The highly anticipated matchup between the Louisville Cardinals (4-0) and the NC State Wolfpack (3-1) is set to take place at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC on Friday, September 29, 2023. According to the latest odds, the Wolfpack are entering this game as 3-point underdogs. The over-under is set at 54.5.
The Louisville Cardinals have been on a roll this season with a perfect 4-0 record. In their most recent game against the Boston College Eagles, the Cardinals dominated with a final score of 56-28. Quarterback Jack Plummer was the star of the game, completing 18 out of 21 passes for 388 yards and 5 touchdowns. Jawhar Jordan led the ground game with 134 rushing yards on 18 carries. Overall, the Cardinals amassed an impressive 582 total yards in the game. Defensively, the Cardinals allowed 295 passing yards and 132 rushing yards.
Louisville @ NC State
Moneyline
Louisville -160
NC State +135
Louisville @ NC State
Point Spread
Louisville -3.0 (-110)
NC State 3.0 (-110)
Louisville @ NC State
Total
Over 55.0 (-110)
Under 55.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
Offensively, the Cardinals have been scoring at an average of 43.0 points per game this season. They excel in the running game, averaging 237.3 yards on the ground per game, which ranks 5th in the country. Louisville has recorded a total of 2,168 yards so far this season and has scored 11 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns. On the defensive end, the Cardinals have given up an average of 359.5 yards per game and 19.0 points per game.
The NC State Wolfpack have also had a solid start to the season with a 3-1 record. In their last game against the Virginia Cavaliers, the Wolfpack secured a close victory with a final score of 24-21. Quarterback Brennan Armstrong threw for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns, while also rushing for 64 yards. The Wolfpack gained a total of 319 yards in the game, with 139 yards coming from their rushing attack. Defensively, they allowed 271 passing yards and 113 rushing yards.
The Wolfpack’s offense averages 381.3 yards per game, ranking them 78th in Division 1. Their rushing game has been their strong suit, averaging 166.5 yards per game. So far this season, they have recorded 859 passing yards and 666 rushing yards. The Wolfpack have scored an average of 29.3 points per game. On the defensive side, they have allowed an average of 21.8 points per game and 114.5 rushing yards per game.
As the Cardinals and the Wolfpack prepare to face off, the point spread stands at Wolfpack (+3). The total points set for this game is 54.5. For a parlay pick, our recommendation is to take the Wolfpack +3 and bet under 54.5 total points.
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