Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack 9/29/2023 – Friday night college football action brings an exciting ACC matchup as the Louisville Cardinals (4-0) face off against the NC State Wolfpack (3-1) at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both teams come into this game with their own sets of strengths and challenges, making it an intriguing contest. The college football Week 5 betting lines are up and running as two top teams battle in an important game.
Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack 9/29/2023
| When: | Friday, September 29, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Carter-Finley Stadium |
| TV: | TV |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cardinals | -3.5 (-105) | -170 | 55.5 o (-110) |  |
| Wolfpack | +3.5 (-115) | +150 | 5.5 u (-110) | |
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Louisville has enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2023 season, boasting an unblemished 4-0 record. Their most recent victory was a convincing 56-28 win over Boston College. In that game, the Cardinals displayed their offensive prowess, accumulating an impressive 582 yards of total offense. However, their defense gave up a significant amount, allowing Boston College to gain 427 yards of total offense.
Quarterback Jack Plummer was the star of the show, passing for five touchdowns. So far this season, Plummer has thrown for 1,120 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions. On the ground, Jawhar Jordan leads the way with 478 yards and six touchdowns, while Jamari Thrash is the top receiver with 400 yards and five touchdowns. On defense, cornerback Devin Neal leads the tacklers with 25, and the team has recorded 5.0 quarterback sacks and three interceptions.
On the flip side, the North Carolina State Wolfpack are 3-1 this season and are coming off a hard-fought 24-21 victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. The game saw Brennan Armstrong lead NC State against his former teammates, passing for 180 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. While the Wolfpack gained 319 yards of total offense, they allowed Virginia to rack up 384 yards.
Brennan Armstrong has thrown for 859 yards this season, along with five touchdowns and four interceptions. Armstrong is also the leading rusher for NC State, with 225 yards and three touchdowns. Michael Allen has contributed 117 rushing yards, while Kevin Concepcion is the top receiver with 238 yards and two touchdown receptions. On the defensive side, linebacker Payton Wilson leads the team with 46 tackles, and the Wolfpack have recorded 11.0 quarterback sacks and four interceptions.
NCAAF Latest Odds: LOU -3 ; O/U 50.5
Louisville comes into this game as the favored team by 3 points, and the over/under is set at 55 points. When it comes to betting trends, Louisville has a record of 2-2 against the spread this season. They’ve been favored by 3 points or more four times this season and have covered the spread in two of those matchups. Notably, three out of Louisville’s four games this season have exceeded the point total of 55.
On the other hand, NC State has struggled against the spread this season, with a 0-4-0 record. They’ve failed to cover the spread when listed as underdogs by 3 points or more this year. In terms of point totals, two of NC State’s games this season have gone over the set total, while they’ve only played one game with a combined score higher than 55 points.
Louisville Cardinals vs NC State Wolfpack Betting Pick
In conclusion, Friday night’s matchup between the Louisville Cardinals and the NC State Wolfpack promises an exciting battle. Louisville’s high-scoring offense, averaging over 39 points per game, is expected to be a key factor. While the Cardinals are the favorites, the over/under suggests a relatively high-scoring affair. College football often delivers surprises, so fans can expect an entertaining and unpredictable contest under the Friday night lights. The online best sports betting odds are in favor of the Cardinals to secure a victory and cover the spread.
Score Prediction: Cardinals 31, Wolfpack 23.
