North Carolina State vs. Virginia Prediction: Week 0 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
Two rebuilding offenses could make for a sluggish but tense opener in the ACC. My North Carolina State vs. Virginia predictions put little faith in either offense, though the Wolfpack should have an advantage at kickoff at 3:30 ET on Saturday, August 29, despite being short road underdogs.
🏈 North Carolina State vs. Virginia picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 0 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Bet size |
| North Carolina State +4.5 (-115 via FanDuel) | 1.15 units |
| Under 51.5 (-110 via bet365) | 1.1 units |
Total wagered: 2.25 units | Max profit: +2.0 units
💰 North Carolina State vs. Virginia prediction & best bet
Check out all of our college football predictions for more analysis across this week's slate.
North Carolina State Moneyline (+160)
That spread is enticing, particularly with the hook on that +4.5. But when both teams have such offensive worries, variance could create even more value in the moneyline. Neither the North Carolina State Wolfpack nor the Virginia Cavaliers return quality offenses. Their defenses should dictate this game. That is not necessarily exciting, particularly when it comes to teams from the middle of the ACC, but recognizing it ahead of time creates opportunity.
Dave Doeren is more defensive-minded than Tony Elliott. Doeren’s strength matches his team’s current strength. That should amplify the edge. But more than anything else, bet on CJ Bailey.In a tense game with little offensive success, betting on the returning veteran quarterback makes sense, especially when it will be his second season with this offensive coordinator. Bailey threw for 3,105 yards and 25 touchdowns last year. A touch of that production could be the closing difference in Virginia.
Score prediction: North Carolina State 24, Virginia 23
📊North Carolina State vs. Virginia odds
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📺 How to watch North Carolina State vs. Virginia: Week 0
• Date: Saturday, August 29
• Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Scott Stadium (Charlottesville, Va.)
• TV: ESPN
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