Texas Tech vs NC State Betting Preview
A fantastic non-conference battle is set for week three when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2-0) visit the North Carolina State Wolfpack (2-0). Texas Tech is coming off a win over a ranked opponent and NC State took care of their FCS opponent. This game will air live on ESPN2.
Through two games, Texas Tech is scoring 48.0 points per game and are gaining 536.5 yards per game, 411.5 through the air and 125.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Red Raiders are averaging 20.0 points against, and 306.0 yards allowed, 237.0 passing and 69.0 rushing.
After two games, NC State is scoring 38.0 points per game and are gaining 441.0 yards per game, 266.0 through the air and 175.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Wolfpack are averaging just 11.5 points against, and 266.5 yards allowed, 190.5 passing and 76.0 rushing.
Texas Tech vs NC State Prediction
Last time out, Texas Tech hosted #24 Houston and earned a tough 33-30 double overtime win. This was a fantastic game that saw both teams overcome second half deficits. Texas Tech led 17-3 at the half but found themselves trailed 20-17 with just 37 seconds remaining. The Red Raiders drove down the field quickly and sent the game to overtime with a 47-yard field goal with three seconds left. Both teams scored a touchdown in the first overtime and Texas Tech won the second overtime 6-3. Donovan Smith went 36/58 for 351 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. Defensively, the Red Raiders allowed 354 total yards and forced two Houston turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
NC State hosted Charleston Southern and dominated in a 55-3 victory. This was never going to be a close game and North Carolina State scored the first 48 points to leave no doubt. The Wolfpack put up 28 points in the second quarter to end this game by the half. Devin Leary went 16/25 for 238 yards, four touchdowns, two interceptions, and added two touchdowns on the ground. Five different Wolfpack players hauled in a touchdown pass in the win. Defensively, the Wolfpack allowed just 150 yards and forced three Buccaneers turnovers, two interceptions and one recovered fumble.
Series History: NC State has won four straight meetings, with the last coming in 2003, and lead the all-time series 4-1.
Pick: I like the Wolfpack to take care of business at home and win comfortably.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
NC State Wolfpack
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
TXTECH | Passing | NCST |
---|---|---|
21.8 | CMP | 18.3 |
36.2 | ATT | 32.4 |
60.4 | CMP% | 56.5 |
224 | Y/G | 215.6 |
6.2 | Y/A | 6.7 |
1.8 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Defense/Offense
TXTECH | Passing | NCST |
---|---|---|
20.5 | CMP | 17.2 |
34.1 | ATT | 29.2 |
60.3 | CMP% | 59.1 |
229.2 | Y/G | 193.9 |
6.7 | Y/A | 6.6 |
1.2 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
TXTECH | Rushing | NCST |
---|---|---|
36.5 | ATT | 29.2 |
162.7 | Y/G | 116.5 |
4.5 | Y/A | 4.0 |
1.3 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Defense/Offense
TXTECH | Rushing | NCST |
---|---|---|
36.9 | ATT | 36.8 |
160.4 | Y/G | 156.5 |
4.3 | Y/A | 4.3 |
1.5 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
TXTECH | Special Teams | NCST |
---|---|---|
4.3 | Punts-GM | 5.5 |
45.5 | Punt Avg | 42.6 |
2.5 | Kick Ret GM | 1.8 |
25.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 22.4 |
0.9 | Punt Ret GM | 1.3 |
19.5 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.1 |
Betting Trends
TXTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
43.33 | Avg Score | 36.67 |
15.67 | Avg Opp Score | 17.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
28.67 | Avg Score | 43.33 |
31 | Avg Opp Score | 16.67 |
TXTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
30.8 | Avg Score | 38.6 |
19.4 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
28.8 | Avg Score | 38.4 |
36.6 | Avg Opp Score | 18 |
TXTECH | Betting Trends | NCST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
31.2 | Avg Score | 34.6 |
27.8 | Avg Opp Score | 20.7 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
28 | Avg Score | 34.7 |
35 | Avg Opp Score | 14.5 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Texas Tech vs NC State Betting Stats
Red Raiders
- Texas Tech are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Texas Tech are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
- Texas Tech are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games on the road.
- Texas Tech are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in September.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas Tech’s last 7 games played in week 3.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas Tech’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
- Texas Tech are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road.
Wolfpack
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State’s last 5 games.
- North Carolina State are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
- North Carolina State are 11-0 SU in their last 11 games at home.
- North Carolina State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
- North Carolina State are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in September.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 6 games played in week 3.
- North Carolina State are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina State’s last 6 games played on a Saturday when at home.