The Dave Doeren era has been steady for the NC State Wolfpack. Since taking over in 2013, Doeren has led the Wolfpack to bowl eligibility seven times. Last year the Pack finished with a final national ranking of 20th, its best since 2002. NC State has a perpetual NCAA Football betting problem of its fans thinking it is more than it is or ever was. It is true that Doeren has produced three nine-win seasons in the past five campaigns. But he has not fulfilled the championship dreams of Wolfpack fans.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. NC State Wolfpack NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 17, 2022, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Carter Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas Tech | +10½ (-110) | 55½ (-110) | +325 |  |
| NC State | -10½ (-110) | 55½ (-110) | -400 | |
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Texas Tech at NC State SBG Odds Overview
In this matchup, there will not be an overload of online betting activity for either side. Both schools are second-tier in their leagues. However, NC State has had more recent success. Thus, this could be bet along traditional lines of the squares backing the home chalk and the sharps on the road dog.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Overview
Last game, the Texas Tech Red Raiders earned a thrilling 33-30 overtime win against the Houston Cougars as 3.5-point home favorites. Texas Tech has a record of 2-0 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total.
A back-and-forth finish ended with the Red Raiders beating a ranked nonconference opponent. To illuminate, it was the first time since 1989, a span of 14 games. Following Houston’s Bubba Baxa opening the second OT with a 20-yard field goal, Donovan Smith struck. Smith broke into the open field and ran untouched to the end zone. Hence that sent Texas Tech students and fans streaming onto the field. Previously, Baxa kicked a go-ahead 35-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining in regulation. After Gervarrius Owens returned Smith’s third interception to the Texas Tech 21 in the final two minutes.
Next, Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith answered with a 27-yard scramble. That play sparked a tying 47-yard field goal from Trey Wolff with three seconds to go. Wolff replaced Gino Garcia, who missed from 45 earlier in the fourth quarter.
NC State Wolfpack Team Overview
Last game, the NC State Wolfpack rolled to a 55-3 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers as 45.5-point favorites. NC State has a record of 2-0 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total.
Namely, Devin Leary kept finding the end zone for No. 18 North Carolina State. Sometimes with the toughness that had him unbothered by would-be tacklers. Leary tied a program record by accounting for six touchdowns. And then with four coming through the air. One that stood out was a perfect 24-yard wheel route to Jordan Houston down the left side. While the other was a 40-yard strike over the middle to Anthony Smith after he shrugged a blitzing tackler off his back.
Texas Tech at NC State SBG Free Picks
Last week, NC State pulled itself together after a poor week one performance. The Wolfpack should be the better NCAA Football Betting value at home.
Texas Tech at NC State SBG Best Bet: NC State Wolfpack.