2010 Champs Sports Bowl: North Carolina State vs. West Virginia Picks
By Anthony Rome
Bet North Carolina State vs. West Virginia
Orlando, FL (The Spread) - It’ll be strength vs. strength tonight in the 2010 Champs Sports Bowl, as North Carolina State will match its explosive offenses against West Virginia’s stout defense. Continue reading for picks, odds and more on this college football bowl matchup.
According to current college football bowl odds and oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com, West Virginia is a 2.5-point favorite against North Carolina State on Tuesday night. The over/under total for this game is 48.5 points.
The Wolf Pack wrapped up their season with an 8-4 record overall and were 9-3 against the spread according to latest college football trends. The under hit in seven of their 12 games this season as they held opponents to 22.5 points per game.
The Mountaineers finished 9-3 and went 7-4-1 against the number in 2010. The under hit in seven of their 12 games as well, as they held opponents to just 12.8 points per game, making their defense one of the best in the nation.
2010 Champs Sports Bowl Free Pick:
We expect this game to have somewhat of an NFL vibe to it in that it will lack explosive plays and generally be a back-and-forth battle. West Virginia ranks second nationally in scoring defense and has yielded just three rushing touchdowns all season. Its defense ranks third overall (251 yards per game), second against the rush (85.0) and 11th against the pass (166). It also has not allowed more than 21 points in a game this season. Granted, the Wolfpack will be the most explosive offense that the Mountaineers face all season. Quarterback Russell Wilson racked up 35 touchdowns, 3,288 yards passing and 394 rushing yards. He’s a threat in both the running and passing games but with nose tackle Chris Neild expected back from a hamstring injury, we think West Virginia will keep Wilson somewhat in check early. The under is 5-1 in the Wolfpack’s last six games overall and 5-1 in their last six non-conference games. Our pick is the UNDER 48.5.
2010 CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL FREE PICK: NORTH CAROLINA STATE/WEST VIRGINIA UNDER 48.5