Virginia Tech vs. NC State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET

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Oddsmakers project a tight game when the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-5) host the NC State Wolfpack (7-3) on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in a matchup between ACC rivals at Lane Stadium. Virginia Tech is favored by 2.5 points. The total is 41 points for this game.

The Hokies' last contest was against the Boston College Eagles, and they won by a score of 48-22. In their most recent contest, the Wolfpack won versus the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 26-6.

Virginia Tech vs. NC State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
TV: ACC Network
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Virginia Tech vs NC State Betting Information updated as of November 18, 2023, 2:47 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Virginia Tech	-2.5 (-111)	-133	+113	41	-110	-110

Virginia Tech vs. NC State Prediction

Pick ATS: NC State (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (41)
Prediction: Virginia Tech 24, NC State 23

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Virginia Tech vs. NC State Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hokies 22, Wolfpack 19.
The Hokies have a 57.1% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wolfpack have a 46.9% implied probability.
Virginia Tech has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times.
NC State has won four games against the spread this season, failing to cover or pushing five times.

Virginia Tech vs. NC State: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Virginia Tech	NC State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	26.0 (79)	24.8 (88)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	23.9 (52)	19.4 (25)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	11 (29)	14 (66)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	11 (101)	20 (5)

Virginia Tech 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kyron Drones	QB	1,525 YDS (59.4%) / 9 TD / 2 INT 541 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 54.1 RUSH YPG
Bhayshul Tuten	RB	613 YDS / 7 TD / 61.3 YPG / 4.5 YPC 24 REC / 218 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 21.8 REC YPG
Jaylin Lane	WR	33 REC / 458 YDS / 6 TD / 45.8 YPG
Da'Quan Felton	WR	28 REC / 447 YDS / 4 TD / 44.7 YPG
Antwaun Powell	DL	31 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 9.0 SACK
Keli Lawson	LB	63 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Keonta Jenkins	S	32 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Alan Tisdale	LB	48 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

NC State 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Brennan Armstrong	QB	1,082 YDS (59.9%) / 6 TD / 6 INT 433 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 43.3 RUSH YPG
Kevin Concepcion	WR	50 REC / 573 YDS / 6 TD / 57.3 YPG
Delbert Mimms III	RB	206 YDS / 7 TD / 20.6 YPG / 3.0 YPC
MJ Morris	QB	719 YDS (55.8%) / 7 TD / 5 INT
Payton Wilson	LB	108 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK / 2 INT
Davin Vann	DT	33 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Sean Brown	S	49 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 2 INT
Jaylon Scott	LB	61 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK