The NC State Wolfpack (4-4) host an ACC clash against the Stanford Cardinal (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium.

The Wolfpack are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -9.5) versus the Cardinal. The over/under for this matchup is 46.5 points.

Below you can find our preview for this this game between the Wolfpack and the Cardinal, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

NC State vs. Stanford betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wolfpack (-9.5)
• Moneyline: Wolfpack (-372), Cardinal (+285)
• Total: 46.5 points

NC State vs. Stanford betting info and stats

NC State, through seven games with a spread this season, is 1-6-0 against the spread. NC State is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 9.5 points. NC State has recorded a 2-1 record in the three games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. Stanford has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-5-1). When Stanford is the underdog by 9.5 points or more, it is 1-4 ATS. Stanford’s record is 1-6 when playing as the underdog this year.

NC State vs. Stanford recent stats and trends

NC State Wolfpack

• NC State is 1-2 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• NC State and its opponents have combined to hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three NC State games averaged 49.8 total points, 3.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Stanford Cardinal

• Stanford is winless against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contest.
• The final combined score of the past three Stanford games exceeded the set total once.
• Stanford’s past three games have ended with an average of 50.3 points scored. That’s 3.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

NC State vs. Stanford key players

NC State Wolfpack

• CJ Bailey has racked up 1,375 yards (171.9 ypg) on 112-of-167 passing with eight touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Kendrick Raphael, has carried the ball 54 times for 291 yards (36.4 per game), scoring three times.
• Jordan Waters has been handed the ball 66 times this year and racked up 260 yards (37.1 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with nine grabs for 98 yards and one touchdown.
• Justin Joly’s 447 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 35 times and has totaled 26 catches and two touchdowns.
• Kevin Concepcion has hauled in 43 receptions totaling 364 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Noah Rogers has a total of 313 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 23 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Davin Vann has collected 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 25 tackles.
• Donovan Kaufman, NC State’s leading tackler, has 51 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
• Bishop Fitzgerald has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 27 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.

Stanford Cardinal

• Ashton Daniels has thrown for 941 yards on 102-of-164 passing with six touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 354 yards.
• Micah Ford has piled up 270 yards (on 63 attempts).
• Elic Ayomanor has collected 42 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 484 (60.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 76 times and has four touchdowns.
• Sam Roush has caught 26 passes and compiled 241 receiving yards (30.1 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Ismael Cisse has racked up 216 reciving yards (30.9 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• David Bailey has four sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
• Stanford’s top-tackler, Tristan Sinclair, has 36 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
• Mitch Leigber has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.