A pair of ACC teams square off when the California Golden Bears (3-3) face off against the NC State Wolfpack (3-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at California Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears are favored by 8.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 46.5 points.
Cal vs. NC State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Golden Bears (-8.5)
Moneyline: Golden Bears (-360), Wolfpack (+285)
Total: 46.5 points
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How to Watch Cal vs. NC State
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California
TV: ACC Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Cal 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
247.0 (1482) |
50 |
Rush yards |
119.8 (719) |
104 |
Points scored |
24.2 (145) |
99 |
Pass yards against |
216.5 (1299) |
72 |
Rush yards against |
117.2 (703) |
36 |
Points allowed |
17.8 (107) |
24 |
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Cal 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Bears have put together a 4-1-0 ATS record so far this year.
When it has played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, Cal is 1-0 against the spread.
Golden Bears games have hit the over just once this season.
The average total for Golden Bears games this season is 5.1 more points than the over/under of 46.5 in this game.
The Golden Bears have covered the spread twice in their last three contests while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
NC State and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
The Wolfpack’s past three games have ended with an average of 50.7 points scored. That’s 4.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Cal Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.4 |
56.2 |
53.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.2 |
31.8 |
32.4 |
ATS Record |
6-6-0 |
3-2-0 |
3-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-0 |
2-0 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-7 |
0-3 |
1-4 |
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Cal’s Offense vs. NC State’s Defense (2024)
Cal is 107th in the FBS in red-zone percentage (76.2%), and will be facing NC State’s 50th-ranked red-zone defense (80.0%).
The Wolfpack give up 0.5 points per play (102nd in college football), while the Golden Bears pick up 0.4 per play (56th in the FBS).
NC State’s defense allows 235.1 yards through the air per game (94th in the FBS). Cal’s 247.0 passing yards per game is 50th in college football.
NC State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
234.3 (1640) |
61 |
Rush yards |
118.0 (826) |
108 |
Points scored |
26.3 (184) |
57 |
Pass yards against |
235.1 (1646) |
94 |
Rush yards against |
149.1 (1044) |
76 |
Points allowed |
32.3 (226) |
113 |
NC State 2024 Betting Info
The Wolfpack have no wins against the spread this season.
Cal is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
This season, four of the Wolfpack’s six games have hit the over.
The average over/under the Golden Bears have had in their matchups this year is 5.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Golden Bears have covered the spread twice in their last three matchups while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
NC State and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
The past three Wolfpack games averaged 4.2 more points (50.7) than this matchup’s over/under.
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NC State Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
47.1 |
49.0 |
45.2 |
Implied Total AVG |
26.4 |
27.3 |
25.5 |
ATS Record |
6-5-1 |
4-1-1 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-8-0 |
3-3-0 |
1-5-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-0 |
1-0 |
3-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
4-4 |
3-2 |
1-2 |
NC State’s Offense vs. Cal’s Defense (2024)
NC State has the 108th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (118.0 yards per game). It faces Cal’s 36th-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 117.2 on the ground.
The Wolfpack convert 36.3% of their third-down plays (100th in college football). The Golden Bears’ defense gives up third-down conversions at a 34.5% clip (41st).
NC State is 99th in college football, racking up 352.3 yards per game, while Cal ranks 40th in yards conceded (333.7).
Cal vs. NC State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Cal vs. NC State is the Golden Bears (-360 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over at 46.5 points.