Florida St vs NC State – Football Betting Advice

Jimbo Fisher’s first year in control of the Florida State Seminoles is going very well. After taking over for legendary FSU coach Bobby Bowden, Fisher has his squad off to a 6-1 start, a 15 ranking and they are a perfect 4-0 in ACC play.

They face a dangerous test Thursday night when they travel to Raleigh NC to take on the 5-2 North Carolina Wolfpack. Let’s look at the teams, the lines and some NCAA football betting advice before we make a prediction of the game.

The odds makers have set the FSU Seminoles as the -4 point favorites. The game total is set at 57 points.

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NCAAF Betting Odds
October 28, 2010

Florida State Seminoles -4 -110
NC State Wolfpack +4 -110

Game Total 57
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium – Raleigh NC
Game Time: 7:45pm
TV: ESPN

Football Betting Advice – FSU is 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.

The Florida State Seminoles have beaten the Wolfpack for three straight seasons and if they want to make it four in a row, they’ll need to slow the North Carolina State 18th ranked scoring offense.

The Wolfpack are trying to bounce back from a disappointing 33-27 overtime loss to East Carolina in their last game before their bye. The Wolfpack were 7½-point favorites going into the game. The loss dropped the Wolfpack to 5-2 against the spread.

Football Betting Advice – NC State is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games coming off a bye.

Quarterback Russell Wilson has been solid this year, completing 57.8% of his passes for 2124 yards and 18 touchdowns. He’s thrown nine interceptions this season and six came in their two losses this season.

The Seminoles are average against the pass where they rank 49th in the nation and that should allow Wilson to have a good day.

The Seminoles offense has put points on the board with almost the same regularity as NC State. FSU is ranked 21st in the nation by scoring 34.9 points a game. The Seminoles are using their 19th ranked rushing offense to lead the attack.

Football Betting Advice – Wolfpack games have gone over the total in 10 of their last 11 games against a team with a winning road record.

The trio of Chris Thompson (446), Jermaine Thomas (430) and Ty Jones (318) has combined for 1194 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. They should have a good day against Wolfpack rush defense which ranks 57th in the nation.

This game is going to be a high scoring affair but the Wolfpack will keep it close against the Seminoles. Take the Over 57 points and the Wolfpack plus the points.

NCAAF Betting Picks: Over 57 Points and NC State Wolfpack +4