Tennessee Volunteers vs. NC State Wolfpack 9/7/24 NCAAF Week 2 Betting Prediction

Tennessee Volunteers vs. NC State Wolfpack 9/7/24 – With more and more areas joining in the thrill of the schedule, the focus this week shifts to the college football matchups, including the Tennessee Volunteers -NC State Wolfpack each of the Week 2 clashes with undefeated records at 1 -0, suggesting a fascinating duel at the Bank of America Stadium. This primetime event is scheduled for Saturday, and ABC has already slated coverage to start at 7:30 PM ET. Each of the teams is expected to pick up from the bright beginning of their seasons, and considering the stiff line offered by the top sportsbooks online, there will be a bit of fireworks.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Volunteers	-5.5 (-110)	54.5 over (-109)	-190
Wolfpack	+5.5 (-110)	54.5 under (-114)	+155

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The Volunteers start the game with the confidence of being up -5.5 points. The over/under at 54.5 indicates they expect the scoreline to be lopsided, with more goals being scored. Such odds, however, give a clearer perspective of the respective opponents’ strongholds; in this case, Tennessee looks better placed.

Nico Iamaleava QB vs. Grayson McCall QB

Tennessee’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, has kicked off the season with a bang. His stats from the first game are eye-popping: 314 passing yards with a 78.6% completion rate, and an impressive passer rating of 208.1. Iamaleava’s ability to connect deep, evidenced by his longest pass of 59 yards, alongside his knack for avoiding interceptions, makes him a formidable force.

On the other side, NC State’s Grayson McCall also shows strong numbers with 318 passing yards and three touchdowns. However, his completion percentage stands at 65%, and he has thrown an interception. McCall’s performance, while solid, suggests a slightly more vulnerable quarterback under pressure.

When these two quarterbacks clash on the field, the game will likely hinge on their performances. Iamaleava’s high efficiency and explosive play capability contrast with McCall’s steady yet slightly less spectacular playstyle. This matchup could be pivotal in determining the game’s outcome.

Volunteer Power: Rushing and Receiving Analysis

Dylan Sampson and Dont’e Thornton Jr. have already reached the set expectations for the offensive numbers for Tennessee thus far. Sampson is extremely quick and agile (as he averages an incredible 10.3 yards per carry and also has 3 rushing touchdowns) which enables him to break through defense effortlessly. Thornton has excellent average catch yards of 35 with 2 receiving touchdowns, thus being a valuable asset who could be exploited in passing games.

Trends

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends

Tennessee are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games.
Volunteers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast conference.
Tennessee are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in September.
Tennessee are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games played in week 2.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 7 games played on a Saturday.

NC State Wolfpack Betting Trends

NC State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of North Carolina State’s last 12 games.
NC State are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
NC State are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Wolfpack are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in September.