Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Carter-Finley Stadium is the site where the NC State Wolfpack (4-5) will play the Syracuse Orange (4-5) on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Syracuse is 2.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 53.5.

The Syracuse Orange come into this game with a record of 4-5 for this season. In their last game, the Orange took on the Clemson Tigers and went home with a loss by a final score of 18-13. In the running game, the Orange conceded 162 yards on 34 tries, which calculates to 4.8 yds per run allowed. Syracuse gave up 18 pass completions on 29 attempts for a total of 197 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.1%. In all, they tallied 73 plays which converted into 380 yards. The Syracuse Orange ran the rock 33 different times and accumulated 117 yds, earning them an average of 3.5 yards per tote.

Concerning scoring, the Syracuse Orange are sitting at 29.3 points per outing. As a unit they maintain an average of 156.2 yards on the ground ranking them 65th in college football. The Orange have racked up 3,872 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Syracuse has compiled 18 touchdowns via the pass and 13 touchdowns via the ground. Syracuse has accrued 225 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 80 penalties for 732 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 12 times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Orange have allowed 1,965 yards which has them sitting in 71st in D-1. They have relinquished 218.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 59.0%. Overall, they have allowed 348.2 yards per game putting them 56th in D-1. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and 15 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 129.9 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,169 rushing yards through 9 games. The Orange are sitting in 73rd in the country concerning team defense, giving up 25.4 PPG.

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The Wolfpack come into this matchup with a record of 4-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolfpack took a defeat with a final score of 41-3 when they played the Duke Blue Devils. NC State conceded 35 rushing attempts for 238 yards (6.8 yards per carry). The Wolfpack passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 68.6%, surrendering 223 yards on 24 for 35 through the air. The Wolfpack finished the contest with 217 yards and they ran 56 plays (3.9 yds per play). NC State ran the ball for 1.3 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 32 yds on 25 carries.

The NC State Wolfpack are averaging 387.0 yards per game, which ranks them 64th in college football. The NC State offense has racked up 427 yards of penalties on 47 infractions, which ranks 111th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 144.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,303 yards overall. They have tossed 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 186 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Wolfpack rank 65th in the nation with 28.9 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wolfpack currently have a total of 2,180 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 242.2 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 48th in college football.

NC State has conceded a total of 1,286 yards via the ground game (142.9 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have given up 18 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 233.8 yards/game, ranking them 103rd in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 248 total points. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions on the season. The Wolfpack defense has participated in 572 plays, which ranks them 49th in college football. The Wolfpack are allowing 27.6 PPG, ranking them 98th in college football.

Who will win tonight's Orange/Wolfpack college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Orange -2.5

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