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Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium is the venue where the Duke Blue Devils (4-1) will battle the NC State Wolfpack (4-2) on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
The Wolfpack are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), versus the Blue Devils (with an over/under of 43 points).
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Game Info for Duke vs. NC State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Stadium: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | -3.5 | -109 | -111 | 43 | -110 | -110 | -171 | +143 |
Duke Pick Insights
- Duke has gone 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Duke is 2-0 against the spread.
- In Duke’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Duke Stats & Insights
- Duke ranks 60th in total offense this year (404.2 yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 404.2 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Duke has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by allowing just 11.2 points per game. The offense ranks 45th (32.6 points per game).
- Duke ranks 96th in passing yards this season (206 per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 159 passing yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, Duke has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by putting up 198.2 per game. The Blue Devils rank 69th on defense (138.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Duke ranks 45th in third-down efficiency (43.3%) on offense and 67th in third-down percentage allowed (38.4%) on defense this season.
- Duke ranks 28th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (58th in the FBS) while committing five (16th in the FBS).
Duke’s Best Players
- Riley Leonard leads Duke with 912 yards (182.4 ypg) on 79-of-126 passing with three touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 326 rushing yards on 47 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Jordan Waters has carried the ball 52 times for 303 yards (60.6 per game) and eight touchdowns while also racking up 76 yards through the air.
- Jordan Moore has hauled in 24 receptions for 313 yards (62.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Jalon Calhoun has hauled in 23 receptions totaling 299 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Sahmir Hagans’ 14 catches have turned into 125 yards.
- Aeneas Peebles paces the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Duke’s leading tackler, Tre Freeman, has 32 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Myles Jones has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has six tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
NC State Betting Insights
- NC State is 1-3-1 against the spread this year.
- NC State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- In NC State’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
NC State Pick Insights
- NC State ranks 97th with 354.5 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 37th with 338.2 total yards ceded per contest on defense.
- NC State is putting up 29.2 points per game on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 23.5 points per game (57th-ranked) on defense.
- With 206 passing yards per game on offense, NC State ranks 96th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 85th, giving up 241.2 passing yards per contest.
- NC State has been thriving on run defense, surrendering just 97 rushing yards per contest (17th-best). On offense, it ranks 74th in the FBS by compiling 148.5 rushing yards per game.
- NC State’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 15th-best in the FBS with a 29.3% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is posting a 42.7% third-down rate, which ranks 48th.
- At +1, NC State sports the 53rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 11 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS).
NC State’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong has been a dual threat for NC State this season. He has 971 passing yards (161.8 per game) while completing 58.8% of his passes. He’s thrown five touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 281 yards (46.8 ypg) on 70 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Michael Allen has run for 209 yards across 38 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Kevin Concepcion leads his squad with 347 receiving yards on 31 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Terrell Timmons Jr. has caught seven passes and compiled 150 receiving yards (25 per game).
- Trent Pennix’s 11 catches (on 12 targets) have netted him 136 yards (22.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Davin Vann paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 19 tackles.
- NC State’s top-tackler, Payton Wilson, has 67 tackles, four TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Robert Kennedy leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 19 tackles, one TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
