Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/14/2024 12:00 PM EST

We have your Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hit the road to face the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Info

Best Moneyline Odds: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +810 (FanDuel) / North Carolina State Wolfpack -1450 (FanDuel)
Best Spread Odds: -21.0 - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -115 (Caesars) / North Carolina State Wolfpack -105 (Caesars)
Best Total Odds: 51.5 - Under -110 (DraftKings) / Over -110 (DraftKings)

Game Info

Date: 9/14/2024
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium (Raleigh, NC)
TV: ACC Network

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack are set to host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a Week 3 matchup that offers both teams a chance to recalibrate after contrasting starts to their respective seasons. The Wolfpack, coming off a humbling 51-10 defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers, will be eager to prove their mettle against a non-conference opponent. NC State's offense struggled mightily against Tennessee, managing only 143 total yards and failing to score an offensive touchdown. The lone bright spot was a defensive touchdown by Aydan White, highlighting the need for the Wolfpack's offense to step up.

Quarterback Grayson McCall, a seasoned veteran with over 10,000 career passing yards, will look to bounce back from a challenging outing where he was limited to just 104 passing yards and was intercepted twice. The Wolfpack's offensive line will need to provide better protection and open up lanes for the running game, which was stifled to a mere 39 yards on 28 carries against Tennessee. Kevin Concepcion remains a key target, having shown his playmaking ability in previous games, and his performance could be pivotal in turning the tide for NC State.

On the other side, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter this contest as significant underdogs, with odds heavily favoring the Wolfpack. The Bulldogs will aim to exploit any lingering vulnerabilities in NC State's defense, which, despite the loss, has shown the capability to create turnovers. Louisiana Tech's offense will need to be efficient and capitalize on any opportunities presented by the Wolfpack's defense, which is likely to be aggressive in seeking redemption after last week's performance.

This game presents a crucial opportunity for NC State to regain confidence and momentum before diving back into ACC play. The Wolfpack will need to address their offensive inefficiencies and leverage their home-field advantage at Carter-Finley Stadium to secure a convincing win. Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech will look to play spoiler and gain a morale-boosting victory on the road.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Against the Spread

In this matchup, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are positioned as significant underdogs against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, with a spread of -21.0 favoring NC State. However, there are compelling reasons to consider the Bulldogs to cover this spread. NC State is coming off a demoralizing 51-10 loss to Tennessee, where their offensive struggles were glaring. The Wolfpack managed only 143 total yards and failed to score an offensive touchdown, with their only points coming from a defensive interception return. Quarterback Grayson McCall, despite his impressive career statistics, was limited to just 104 passing yards and was intercepted twice, highlighting the offensive inefficiencies that plagued NC State.

Moreover, NC State's rushing attack was virtually non-existent against Tennessee, gaining only 39 yards on 28 carries. This lack of offensive production raises concerns about their ability to dominate a game by a wide margin, even against a team like Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs, while underdogs, have the opportunity to exploit any lingering vulnerabilities in NC State's defense, which, despite its ability to create turnovers, allowed Tennessee to score at will.

Given NC State's recent performance and the substantial spread, Louisiana Tech has a realistic chance to keep the game closer than the odds suggest. The Wolfpack's need to address their offensive issues and regain confidence could lead to a more conservative game plan, potentially limiting their scoring output. Therefore, taking Louisiana Tech to cover the spread appears to be a prudent choice, as NC State may struggle to win by the required margin.