Belk Bowl Odds
CHARLOTTE, NC (The Spread) – Louisville and N.C. State look to end their 2011 season on a high note as the two face off in the Belk Bowl at 8PM ET from Bank of America Stadium.
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Both teams come into this game at 7-5 on the season. Louisville is 8-4 against the spread while N.C. State is 5-6-1 against the point spread odds. Both have a tendency to hit the under as Louisville has hit the under 8 times and N.C. State has hit the under 7 times. Louisville has won and covered the spread in its last two meetings with N.C. State, which dates back to 1994.
Trends show that Louisville is 12-1 against the spread in their last 13 games against ACC opponents and 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games overall. N.C. State is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Wolfpack has also hit the under in 4 of their last 5 bowl games.
Oddsmakers have made North Carolina State the favorite in this game, giving the Wolf Pack odds of -1.5 points against Louisville in the Belk Bowl. The over/under odds have been set at 44.5 points. (View Matchup)
Louisville went 5-2 in the Big East to tie for the regular season title. The Cardinals won five of their last six to get to 7-5 on the year. They have struggled offensively, averaging just 21.8 points per game, which ranks 100th in the country. Louisville does have a top defense, holding opponents to just 19.2 points per game, which ranks 14th nationally. Teddy Bridgewater has led the team with 1,855 yards and 12 TD’s this season.
N.C. State was 4-4 in the ACC and the Wolfpack closed the season by winning three of their last four games to get to 7-5 on the year. N.C. State averaged 28 points per game on the season while holding opponents to 24.8 points per contest. The Wolfpack rely heavily on the passing game, as they rank 107th nationally in rushing at 108.2 yards per game. Mike Glennon has thrown for 2,790 yards and 28 TD’s to lead the team.
In terms of Injuries, Louisville cornerback Darius Ashley is questionable for this game because of a suspension while N.C. State quarterback Tyler Brosius is questionable with a hand injury and defensive end Jeff Rieskamp is out with a shoulder injury.
Currently over 14,600 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Louisville is getting 51% of the wagers with odds of +1.5 against N.C. State on Tuesday afternoon.
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