East Carolina vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Dec 2024

Can East Carolina Make it a Close Game?

The best wager could involve backing East Carolina against the spread. There’s an attractive +6.5 available at -110 that they cover the line against NC State and that has to be our pick.

NC State 21-20 Win in Last H2H Matchup

East Carolina Pirates have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 34-20 home defeat against Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

North Carolina State Wolfpack won last time out by a 35-30 scoreline. It was on the road against North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, with NC State claiming the win. Beating East Carolina by a 21-20 scoreline.

Quarterbacks

Katin Houser

232.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

CJ Bailey

236.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

East Carolina vs NC State Prediction & Picks

East Carolina are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a case for backing them against the spread in this college football matchup. Take the -110 for the +6.5 that is available.

The football handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key East Carolina vs NC State stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 8 of their last 12 games this season.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NC State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NC State in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NC State in 3 consecutive games.

East Carolina +6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

East Carolina 31 - 35 NC State

For a fun bet, consider backing NC State to claim a 35-31 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

East Carolina vs NC State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

NC State Favorites to Win According to the Books

NC State are -278 favorites and that means a 74% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. East Carolina are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 60.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 60.5 can get -115.

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Moneyline

East Carolina

+220

NC State

-278

Point Spread

East Carolina +7.5

-122

NC State -7.5

-100

Total Points

Under 60.5

-115

Over 60.5

-105

Rahjai Harris Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

There is -145 available that Rahjai Harris scores a TD at any stage. He is available at +650 to register the first touchdown which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Rahjai Harris (East Carolina)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

-145

Jordan Waters (NC State)

First TD

+700

Anytime TD

-135

Hollywood Smothers (NC State)

First TD

+850

Anytime TD

-105

CJ Bailey (NC State)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

-115

Kendrick Raphael (NC State)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+130

Winston Wright Jr. (East Carolina)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+125

Anthony Smith (East Carolina)

First TD

+1300

Anytime TD

+145

Noah Rogers (NC State)

First TD

+1400

Anytime TD

+155

Justin Joly (NC State)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+200

Wesley Grimes (NC State)

First TD

+1600

Anytime TD

+200

Dacari Collins (NC State)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+210

Jhari Patterson (East Carolina)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+220

London Montgomery (East Carolina)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+230

Marlon Gunn Jr. (East Carolina)

First TD

+2100

Anytime TD

+270

Katin Houser (East Carolina)

First TD

+2900

Anytime TD

+470

Casey Kelly (East Carolina)

First TD

+2900

Anytime TD

+450

Ashton Locklear (NC State)

First TD

+3200

Anytime TD

+500

Tyler Savage (East Carolina)

First TD

+3600

Anytime TD

+550

Receiving Yards

Anthony Smith (East Carolina)

Over 61.5

-114

Under 61.5

-114

Winston Wright Jr. (East Carolina)

Over 50.5

-114

Under 50.5

-114

Justin Joly (NC State)

Over 45.5

-114

Under 45.5

-114

Noah Rogers (NC State)

Over 43.5

-114

Under 43.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Rahjai Harris (East Carolina)

Over 66.5

-114

Under 66.5

-114

Kendrick Raphael (NC State)

Over 36.5

-114

Under 36.5

-114

CJ Bailey (NC State)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Passing Yards

CJ Bailey (NC State)

Over 236.5

-114

Under 236.5

-114

Katin Houser (East Carolina)

Over 232.5

-114

Under 232.5

-114

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

East Carolina Pirates Stats

North Carolina State Wolfpack Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 65.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 60.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 60.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.50 pts and allowed 31.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.90 pts and allowed 28.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 59.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 55.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 60.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 60.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.30 pts and allowed 30.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.70 pts and allowed 27.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia Tech	6	0	220	126	94	4-0	2-0	6W
Miami	5	1	196	92	104	4-1	1-0	1L
Virginia	5	1	258	143	115	4-0	1-1	4W
Louisville	5	1	204	126	78	3-1	2-0	1W
California	5	2	166	153	13	3-1	2-1	1W
SMU	4	2	204	134	70	3-1	1-1	2W
Wake Forest	4	2	174	120	54	2-2	2-0	2W
Pittsburgh	4	2	239	129	110	3-1	1-1	2W
Duke	4	2	219	153	66	2-1	2-1	3W
NC State	4	3	210	186	24	3-1	1-2	1L
Clemson	3	3	158	111	47	1-2	2-1	2W
Florida State	3	3	265	138	127	3-2	0-1	3L
Syracuse	3	3	174	179	-5	2-1	1-2	2L
North Carolina	2	4	112	150	-38	1-2	1-2	3L
Stanford	2	4	113	181	-68	2-0	0-4	1L
Virginia Tech	2	5	161	205	-44	1-3	1-2	2L
Boston College	1	5	167	199	-32	1-2	0-3	5L

American Athletic	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Memphis	6	0	243	97	146	3-0	3-0	6W
Navy	6	0	219	129	90	4-0	2-0	6W
North Texas	5	1	260	163	97	3-1	2-0	1L
South Florida	5	1	244	148	96	3-0	2-1	3W
Tulane	5	1	157	139	18	3-0	2-1	2W
East Carolina	4	3	212	120	92	3-1	1-2	1W
Army	3	3	150	144	6	1-2	2-1	2W
Florida Atlantic	3	3	197	200	-3	2-1	1-2	2W
Temple	3	3	182	157	25	2-2	1-1	1L
UTSA	3	3	207	161	46	2-1	1-2	1W
Rice	3	4	136	190	-54	1-2	2-2	3L
UAB	2	4	177	248	-71	2-1	0-3	3L
Tulsa	2	5	139	199	-60	1-2	1-3	3L
Charlotte	1	5	106	195	-89	1-3	0-2	3L