The NC State Wolfpack is coming off its best College Football betting season since 2002. For the third time since that epic campaign, the Wolfpack finished in the national rankings at 20th. Dave Doeren may not be the most beloved head coach in NC State history. But he is remarkably inconsistently consistent. Of course, Doeren’s program can beat almost anyone they face. And then lose to anyone they match up against as well. But the 2021 campaign has Wolfpack fans excited about a potential ACC title this year.
NC State Wolfpack at East Carolina Pirates NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 3, 2022, noon ET |
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| Location: | Dowdy Ficklen Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wolfpack | -11 (-110) | 55 (-110) | -410 |  |
| Pirates | +11 (-110) | 55 (-110) | +330 | |
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NC State at East Carolina SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Wolfpack will get most of the sportsbook support. Cause by their Power Five branding. East Carolina is an improving Group of Five Program. But the masses ignore them as small potatoes. Another factor for NC State is their strong 2021 season. Including a win over perennial power Clemson.
Previously, NC State coach Dave Doeren’s program could beat almost anyone they faced. And then lose to inferior teams after beating great opponents. But the 2021 campaign has Wolfpack fans excited about a potential ACC title this year. NC State showed more consistency and a deeper lineup.
NC State Wolfpack Team Overview
At the beginning of 2022, the NC State offense should be explosive. Certainly, with the passing game. But it’s the defensive side that will ultimately carry the load. NC State’s linebacking corps will be among the best in the nation. Especially against the run. In comparison, the secondary has as much talent and upside as any in the ACC.
Still, don’t put anything past East Carolina at home. Especially when big-name teams come to Greenville. Consider they upset SMU at the end of 2020, almost got Cincinnati in 2019, and routed North Carolina in 2018. Thus, East Carolina should hang around for a while.
East Carolina Pirates Team Overview
Overall, the Pirate defense should be good enough to hold up. Additionally, the offense has a good rotation of running backs to at least give it a shot. At the same time, QB Holton Ahlers is a seasoned veteran who won’t be rattled by an ACC team coming into town.
At the onset, the offensive line will be a concern. But East Carolina got help from the transfer portal. Thus, the receiving corps was upgraded. And the defense that improved so much last year is now full of veterans.
East Carolina’s offense will be good. And its passing game will be occasionally great. Of great concern is the pass protection against a wave of Wolfpack linebackers.
NC State Wolfpack at East Carolina Pirates SBG Free Picks
Late on, NC State has gone over the College Football Betting total in nine of their last 12 away games. And the Wolfpack has covered for of their last six season openers. East Carolina got the cash in only one of its last six season openers. East Carolina should hang around for a while on Saturday. But the NC State defense should wear them down in the second half.
NC State at East Carolina SBG Best Bet: NC State Wolfpack.