NC State vs Georgia Tech Week 13 Prediction | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets

The North Carolina State Wolfpack head to Atlanta for a battle with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday night. NC State enters this matchup at 5-5, looking to get over the .500 mark. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets are coming fresh off their bye week following their huge upset win over Miami in Week 11.

Expect a close battle between the two ACC squads, with both teams looking to add to their conference wins.

NC State vs Georgia Tech

Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) | Time: 7:30 PM ET
Where to Watch: ESPN
Spread: Georgia Tech -8.5, Moneyline: Georgia Tech -330, Total: 51.5

NC State vs Georgia Tech Best Bet: Georgia Tech -8.5

The Yellow Jackets have been one of the more underrated teams in the nation all season long, and they proved that with their win over the Hurricanes. Georgia Tech’s run-heavy offense is hard to defend, and its defense is feisty. On the flip side, NC State has dealt with injuries all season long yet still finds itself at .500. Nonetheless, the Wolfpack have struggled throughout the season, and it would be hard to see them upsetting Georgia Tech on the road with their inconsistencies.

NC State vs Georgia Tech Best Total Bet: Under 51.5

NC State enters this matchup, averaging 28.6 points per game. Georgia Tech trails just behind, averaging 27.7 points per game. In what could be a defensive battle, it wouldn’t be a shock to see this be a low-scoring dogfight between the two teams. That said, a final score of 27-17 could be a realistic outcome.

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NC State Best Player Bet: CJ Bailey 2+ Passing Touchdowns +136

Since the early season injury to Grayson McCall, the Wolfpack turned to freshman quarterback CJ Bailey to run the offense. In his time under center, the Miami native has looked the part, tossing 12 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Bailey has finished with 2+ passing touchdowns in four of the team’s last five games. Assuming NC State will be playing from behind, the Wolfpack will likely have to rely on Bailey and the passing game to keep them in this ball game.

Georgia Tech Best Player Bet: Jamal Haynes First Touchdown Scorer +330

Jamal Haynes has been a focal part of the Yellow Jackets offense all season. As mentioned, Georgia Tech has a very run-centric offense, and the running back has thrived early on. Haynes is up to 681 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the season, and he could be in line for a big day against a struggling Wolfpack defense. Georgia Tech will be looking to make a statement early on, and they could rely on their running back to do that by finding the endzone to start the game.