NC State (+20.5) has begun to flip this series recently, going 2-1 SU and ATS in the last three seasons compared to 8-2 SU spanning the last decade. But, after an offseason of a starting quarterback switch and defensive overhaul for the Wolfpack, the changes could be enough for Clemson to regain authority. Over the last two weeks, the Tigers have embarrassed Appalachian State, 66-20, and had a bye week to soak it all in. Safe to say, I'm thinking Clemson will be the more prepared group on the field Saturday afternoon.
NC State vs Clemson Odds
Matchup Page: NC State vs Clemson, 12:00 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC State Wolfpack | +20.5 (-115) | +860 | OVER 46.5 (-110) |
| Clemson Tigers | -20.5 (-105) | -1600 | UNDER 46.5 (-110) |
Odds as of September 17 at FanDuel
NC State vs Clemson Picks – Week 4
The Wolfpack is just getting by. The 10-point victory over Louisiana Tech was worrisome and while the blowout loss to Tennessee was expected, it still doesn't provide any reason to back NC State here.
After an injury to veteran signal-caller Grayson McCail, the Wolfpack will look for unprepared leadership from freshman CJ Bailey. The Miami native pocketed one rushing touchdown and an interception when filling in for McCail last week.
While I'm not sold on Clemson yet this season, I can appreciate the direction Dabo Swinney is heading. That statement win was necessary for the Tigers and Cade Klubnik, who recorded the best game of his college career. The junior completed 92.3% of passes for 378 yards and seven total touchdowns. It was a type of cohesion we haven't seen from Clemson in a while, collecting 712 total yards and averaging 9.8 yards per play in the win.
With the home-field advantage and the buzzing excitement surrounding the future of the Tigers season, I'll take Clemson to feed off the adrenaline and secure another commanding win.
NC State vs Clemson Week 4 Pick: Clemson -20.5 (-105)
*pick made as of Tuesday, September 17 at 1:30 pm ET
NC State vs Clemson prop Pick: Cade klubnik anytime TD Scorer (+200)
I'll be the first to eat my words, I have not been the biggest Cade Klubnik fan. Prior to Week 2, I considered him exhaustingly inconsistent. But as I said, he's coming off the best performance of his career thus far, passing five touchdowns and running in two himself, that's gotta count for something right?
This is the junior's chance to prove he's capable of repeating success.
NC State vs Clemson Betting Trends
- North Carolina State is 3-16 SU in their last 19 games against Clemson
- Clemson is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Clemson's last 9 games against an opponent in the ACC
