NC State vs Georgia Tech Props, Picks and Odds for Thursday Night ACC Football
NC State (5-5) faces Georgia Tech (6-4) in a crucial ACC matchup at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. EST. The Yellow Jackets are 9-point favorites with significant bowl implications at stake.
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Key Team Analysis:
NC State Outlook:
- Freshman QB CJ Bailey leads offense with 1,794 yards, 12 TDs, 5 INTs
- Key receivers: Kevin Concepcion (47 catches, 395 yards, 5 TDs) and Justin Joly (34 catches, 565 yards, 3 TDs)
- Running game struggling at 3.8 yards per carry
- Defense excelling on third down (opponents 5/32 in recent games)
- LB Sean Brown: 73 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
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Georgia Tech Strengths:
- QB Haynes King: 1,600 passing yards, 9 TDs, 446 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs
- RB Jamal Haynes: 681 yards, 9 TDs (questionable for game)
- Only 6 turnovers all season (2nd best nationally)
- Averaging 34.8 points per game at home
- Defense has forced 21 takeaways
Game Prediction: Georgia Tech should cover the spread (-9) with the total going under 51.5 points. The Yellow Jackets' home field advantage and momentum from their Miami upset, combined with NC State's road struggles, favor Georgia Tech. The significant line movement on the total suggests a lower-scoring game.
Top Prop Bet: Haynes King anytime touchdown (-105) - Has scored in 5 of 7 FBS games this season and could see increased designed runs if Haynes is limited.
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