The NC State Wolfpack had a season full of injuries, ups and downs, upsets, losses, and some big wins. The Wolfpack started the season 4-0, including a season-opening 1-point win over East Carolina. Two losses to ranked teams over the next three games were not shocking.
What was shocking was two straight losses late in the season to Boston College and Louisville. The regular season did end on a high note with a massive win over North Carolina in double overtime. Now the Wolfpack have a chance for one more game this season, facing off with former ACC foe Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte on Dec. 30.
North Carolina online sports betting won’t be legal for this season’s bowl games, but North Carolinians can expect to place their first bets in 2024.
NC State vs. Maryland Betting Odds
The Terrapins had a much more predictable season, only losing one game in which the point spread favored them, and that was to Purdue, which won the Big Ten West. Maryland played in arguably the toughest division in all of college football.
Maryland is a slight favorite over NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, per top college football odds at NC sportsbooks with a point total close to 50.
| Sportsbook | Point Spread | Moneyline | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings NC Sportsbook | Maryland -1.5 (-110) NC State +1.5 (-110) | Maryland (-120) NC State (+100) | Over 48 (-110) Under 48 (-110) |
| Caesars NC Sportsbook | Maryland -1.5 (-110) NC State +1.5 (-110) | Maryland (-125) NC State (+105) | Over 48 (-110) Under 48 (-110) |
| FanDuel NC Sportsbook | Maryland -1.5 (-110) NC State +1.5 (-110) | Maryland (-120) NC State (+100) | Over 47.5 (-110) Under 47.5 (-110) |
| BetMGM NC Sportsbook | Maryland -1.5 (-110) NC State +1.5 (-110) | Maryland (-120) NC State (+100) | Over 47.5 (-110) Under 47.5 (-110) |
Point Spread
College football bowl game odds in North Carolina have NC State as a 1.5-point underdog, and while it is ranked and has a better record, the point spread may be indicative of how tough of a schedule Maryland played this season. Prices are pretty much identical at the moment at -110 for both NC State and Maryland to cover their side of the spread.
Moneyline
NC State, as the dog, holds the moneyline value, with the best value (+105) coming from Caesars Sportsbook and PointsBet Sportsbook. One thing to consider and look out for leading up to the bowl game is transfer portal entries from both teams. The transfer portal is affecting the bowl game season, unlike anything we have ever seen.
Total Points
The over/under total is 47.5 or 48 points, with the best value for the under coming at -110 at Caesars and DraftKings. The best value for the Over is at PointsBet with -105. Maryland’s excellent offense matching up with NC State’s strong defense will be an exciting matchup with contrasting styles.
NC State Bowl Game History
The Wolfpack have an all-time bowl game record of 17-15-1, having played in a total of 33 college bowl games in program history.
| Season Year | Bowl Game | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PapaJohns.com Bowl | L 23–29 | Rutgers |
| 2010 | Champs Sports Bowl | W 23–7 | West Virginia |
| 2011 | Belk Bowl | W 31–24 | Louisville |
| 2012 | Music City Bowl | L 24–38 | Vanderbilt |
| 2014 | St. Petersburg Bowl | W 34–27 | UCF |
| 2015 | Belk Bowl | L 28–51 | Mississippi State |
| 2016 | Independence Bowl | W 41–17 | Vanderbilt |
| 2017 | Sun Bowl | W 52–31 | Arizona State |
| 2018 | Gator Bowl | L 13–52 | Texas A&M |
| 2020 | Gator Bowl | L 21–23 | Kentucky |
WolfPack Bowl Game Fun Facts
- NC State is 5-5 in its last 10 bowl games played.
- Head Coach Dave Doeren is 3-3 in his career at bowl games as the Wolfpack’s head coach.
- NC State’s bowl game last season was canceled due to Covid issues.
- The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has had several names. The Continental Tire Bowl, Meineke Car Care Bowl, and the Belk Bowl.
- NC State has been to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl three times and is 2-1 in their three appearances.
One of the most exciting or at least most interesting bowl games in NC State history has to be the Wolfpack’s 1974 BlueBonnet Bowl appearance. The game ended in a tie which is only one of 26 ties in bowl game history. Lou Holtz was the Wolfpack’s coach, and even though Houston outgained NC State 524-354, the Wolfpack found a way to stay in the game. It ended in a tie and capped off a decisive 9-2-1 season for NC State.
NC State’s biggest bowl win of all time was their 1995 Peach Bowl win over Mississippi State. A 62-yard pass in the fourth quarter led to a scoring drive for NC State in the fourth quarter. That touchdown was enough for NC State to win and tie a program record of nine wins.
Soon, North Carolina sports bettors will be able place bets at the best college football betting sites in NC as the state is poised to launch online sports betting in the first half of 2024.
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