North Carolina State Wolfpack vs UConn Huskies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 08/31/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, August 31, 2023

Venue:  Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT

Where to Watch:  CBS Sports

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  NC State -15, UConn +15; Over/Under:  47.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  NC State -15, UConn +15; Over/Under:  47.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  NC State -14.5, UConn +14.5; Over/Under:  47.5 points

North Carolina State Wolfpack:  0-0 (ACC)

UConn Huskies:  0-0 (FBS Independents)

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North Carolina State Wolfpack:  N/A

UConn Huskies:  N/A

North Carolina State finished last season with a 8-5 record overall and they had a 4-4 record in their conference games too.  They were 6-1 in their home games, 2-3 in their road games, and they were also 0-1 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be on the road for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 24.3 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 19.2 points per game. Their offense also averaged 339.8 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 326.9 yards per game. Devin Leary led the team in passing yards with 1265, Jordan Houston led the team in rushing yards with 544, and Thayer Thomas led the team in receiving yards with 642.

 

 

 

UConn finished last season with a 6-7 record overall and they had a 0-0 record in their conference games too.  They were 5-1 in their home games, 1-5 in their road games, and they were also 0-1 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be at home for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 19.4 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 26.2 points per game. Their offense also averaged 302.9 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 380.5 yards per game. Zion Turner led the team in passing yards with 1407, Victor Rosa led the team in rushing yards with 636, and Aaron Turner led the team in receiving yards with 527.

The current betting odds have UConn listed as a 15 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. UConn improved a lot last season as they were not the same old team that barely wins any games in a season. They finished the year 6-7 overall, losing in their bowl game at the end of the season, but they still had a really good year and will be looking to build on that this season. North Carolina State finished last season with an 8-5 record overall and they really struggled in their conference games too. They are supposed to have an improved team this season but this is still going to be a tough game for them on the road in their 1st game of the season. They were only 2-3 in their road games last season while UConn was really good in their home games, going 5-1 in those. It is going to be very tough for UConn to win this game against a better team that plays in a much stronger conference but UConn will still be looking to take a step this year and build on their season last year. UConn was really good in their home games all season and they will put up a good fight in this 1st home game of the season even if they can't come away with the win. The best way to place a bet here is on UConn to cover the spread in this game. 

North Carolina State UConn Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Thursday, August 31, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is NC State 31 UConn 21.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack: 20-38 ATS as a road favorite. 3-7 ATS in road games. 5-2 UNDER in August games. 19-13 UNDER in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 49.

UConn Huskies: 7-3 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 8-4 ATS in home games. 38-24 UNDER as a home underdog. 14-8 UNDER as a home underdog of 14.5 or more points.

North Carolina State Wolfpack:  None.

UConn Huskies:  None.

“Fall camp has really been different. It’s one of building chemistry — the sweat equity, the experiences that you have, the storytelling that goes on, and the nightly meetings — and discovery; or us as a staff, seeing what these new guys can do and how it gels together in competition.” - Dave Doeren on his team coming into the season.

"I think excitement is being generated. Listen, we're always grateful for whoever is there and the people that can't be there, hey, you know, hopefully they come next week." - Jim Mora on their season opener against NC State.

WR Lesane, Keyon 

WR Timmons Jr., Terrell 

WR Rooks, Porter 

TE Pennix, Trent 

QB Armstrong, Brennan 

RB Houston, Jordan 

WR Clercius, Kevens 

WR Flynn, Jacob 

WR Ross, Cameron 

TE Hansen, Louis 

QB Roberson, Ta'Quan 

RB Houston, Devontae

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Coaches:

North Carolina State Wolfpack: Dave Doeren (11th season)

UConn Huskies: Jim Mora (2nd season)