NC State vs. Kansas State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Pop-Tarts Bowl
The NC State Wolfpack are set to do battle with the Kansas State Wildcats in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Can Brennan Armstrong and the Wolfpack pull the upset over the Wildcats from Orlando? Matt McCuen provides his pick against the spread in NC State vs. Kansas State.
Matt McCuen - December 28, 2023, 12:40 PM EST
5 minNC State vs. Kansas State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Pop-Tarts Bowl
The North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Kansas State Wildcats will meet in Orlando, Florida, for the Pop Tarts Bowl on Thursday night.
NC State vs. Kansas State Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 5:45 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
NC State vs. Kansas State Odds
- Spread: NC State +3 (-110), Kansas State -3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 47.5 (-110), U 47.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: NC State (+125), Kansas State (-150)
NC State vs. Kansas State Prediction
The Wolfpack enter play with a record of 9-3.
That 9-3 ranking is good for the number 18 ranking in the nation.
NC State won their final five games to close out the season.
Veteran Brennan Armstrong leads the Wolfpack offense. Armstrong has thrown for 1,621 yards, eleven touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Armstrong leads the Wolfpack on the ground, rushing for 544 yards.
Running back Delbert Mimms III leads the Wolfpack with eight rushing touchdowns.
Freshman Kevin Concepcion has enjoyed a breakout season, leading the team with 767 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The Wolfpack defense has forced 24 turnovers.
Kansas State begins this contest with a record of 8-4.
The Wildcats are ranked 25th in the nation.
Kansas State won two of their last three games.
The Wolfpack will be without their star quarterback, Will Howard, who is in the transfer portal.
Freshman Avery Johnson will get the opportunity to run the Wildcats offense today. Johnson has thrown for 301 yards and three touchdowns.
Running back DJ Giddens has been the star of the Wildcats' offense, scampering for 1,075 yards and nine touchdowns.
Tight end Ben Sinnott has been the top option in the passing game, leading the team with 676 yards and six touchdowns.
The Kansas State defense forced 22 turnovers this season.
Let's jump into my best bet.
NC State vs. Kansas State Prediction
The wrong team is favored in this game.
The Wolfpack have been playing great football as of late and are the better team right now.
The Wildcats' offense will not be as dynamic as it typically is in the absence of Howard.
Pick: North Carolina State +3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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