Thursday Night College Football Preview: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack

The North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-5) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-4) face off in ACC action on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 PM ET. The battle will take place in Atlanta, Georgia at Bobby Dodd Stadium, where the Yellow Jackets are favored with a point spread at -9.0 (-110).

North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Preview

The Wolfpack recently ended their two game winning streak when they were defeated by the Duke Blue Devils 29-19. They were down 12-9 at the half but could not close the gap any further once the second half began.

CJ Bailey completed 16 of his 39 pass attempts totaling 184 yards. While he did throw a touchdown, he also threw an interception. In addition, Bailey rushed 10 times and had 36 yards.

They had a competitive game when looking at the stats, especially since they were within range for total yards and first downs. However, their defense lacked key moments that ultimately led to their loss.

The Wolfpack have been great on offense, posting 28.6 points per game. On defense though, they are allowing opponents to stay a step ahead with 30.6 points each matchup. They will not have a good day if their defense allows the Yellow Jackets to get going.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Preview

The Yellow Jackets were able to end their two game losing skid after a 28-23 success over the previously fourth ranked Miami Hurricanes. This was a stellar performance and the team is ready to continue their winning streak.

Haynes King has been a great dual threat weapon at quarterback this season, showing that he can take over a game. He recently had 20 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Aaron Philo connected on half of his 10 passes for 67 yards along with a touchdown.

King continues to be a powerhouse, as they have a good opportunity to make an impact early in this game. His dual threat capabilities make them a difficult team .

The Yellow Jackets are averaging 27.7 points each game while holding opponents to 22.5. This is a solid spread, but they need to continue finding ways to separate themselves from the competition.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the college football betting odds in the upcoming North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets battle. Current odds have the Yellow Jackets as 9.0-point favorites, while market analysis has them winning with a 76.6 percent probability.

The Wolfpack have an appealing opportunity to gain a strong win on the road, but cannot afford any mistakes. The Yellow Jackets will be tough to beat at home, especially since they do not have many turnovers each game. Look for the Yellow Jackets to cover.

Final Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -9.0 (-110)