N.C. State vs. UConn Prediction
N.C. State will open its 2023 season on the road tonight when it visits UConn at 7:30 p.m. ET. With the Wolfpack laying 15 points as a road favorite and the total sitting at 47.5 points, what’s the smart bet tonight in East Hartford?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
143 N.C. State Wolfpack (-15) at 144 UConn Huskies (+15); o/u 47.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 31, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
N.C. State vs. UConn Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 53% of bets are on N.C. State. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
N.C. State Wolfpack Game Notes
Keyon Lesane has been listed as a starter for Thursday’s opener against UConn. Lesane will open the season as the top option at one of NC State’s outside receiver spots. The 5-foot-11 senior appeared in all 13 games last season, totaling 31 receptions for 342 yards and two touchdowns. Lesane figures to be a top target for Brennan Armstrong in the 2023 season.
UConn Huskies Game Notes
Joseph Fagnano (calf) will start the season opener versus NC State, Brett McMurphy of WatchStadium.com reports. Fagnano transferred to UConn from Maine this offseason, and the senior has apparently outdueled others in the competition to earn the starting nod. He completed 57.1 percent of his 364 pass attempts last season, amassing 2,231 yards and a 15:6 TD:INT ratio and added a bit of a threat on the ground, rushing for 296 yards and a trio of scores.
N.C. State vs. UConn Betting Trends
North Carolina State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
North Carolina State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
N.C. State vs. UConn Betting Prediction
Give me the under. N.C. State’s offense should be fun to watch at times this season but keep in mind that the Wolfpack went on the road to start the season last year and escaped East Carolina with a 21-20 victory. Thus, it could take a few weeks for the Wolfpack to rev up things offensively. N.C. State will shut down a lackluster UConn passing attack and assuming the Wolfpack can hold up against the run, I don’t see the Huskies scoring much tonight at home.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: N.C. STATE/UCONN UNDER 47.5