Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack odds, spread & prediction
Syracuse Orange4-4
NC State Wolfpack4-4Two 4-4 ACC squads meet at Carter-Finley Stadium with bowl eligibility very much in play. Syracuse brings a two-game winning streak into enemy territory; NC State is trying to build off its own momentum after snapping a losing skid.
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The market favors the Syracuse Orange at -133 on the moneyline, a 55% implied chance to win, and -2.5 on the spread. The total is 55.5.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- NC State is the home favorite at +113, with Syracuse at -133 on the fair market price.
- Syracuse is 4-4, riding a W2 streak. NC State is also 4-4, winners of their last one.
- Syracuse has taken the last two meetings between these programs, both by single digits.
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
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The Market and Community Signal
The fair price in the markets is +113 on NC State and -133 on Syracuse. That is where you can set your own number on BettorEdge and let the community trade against you, peer-to-peer with no built-in vig eating into your return. No spread or total is available in the data at this time.
Form and Scoring
These teams are mirror images on paper: both 4-4, NC State averaging 32.1 points per game and allowing 25.9, Syracuse at 31.4 scored and 26.4 allowed. Syracuse has won back-to-back after a four-game skid, including a 30-27 home win over SMU and a 31-30 road win at North Carolina most recently. NC State snapped its own two-game slide with a 31-10 win over California. Against common opponents, the results split cleanly: Syracuse lost to California and Virginia, NC State beat California and lost to Virginia. Against Louisville, NC State won 31-28 while Syracuse fell 26-34.
Recent Meetings
Syracuse has won the last two meetings against NC State, 24-17 at Carter-Finley in October 2024 and 24-9 at the JMA Wireless Dome in 2022. Before that stretch, NC State won three straight, including a 41-17 blowout in 2021. This series has been decided by single digits in four of the last five matchups. Syracuse coming in to Carter-Finley having already stolen a road win there in 2024 gives the visitors a credible path, even as underdogs.
How the Game Sets Up
Both teams need wins to stay relevant in the bowl picture from 4-4. NC State's schedule last year ended 8-5, so they know how to close. Syracuse went 3-9 in 2025, and this current 4-4 mark represents real progress. Head to the board, set your number, and get the better side of this ACC matchup without a house cut in the way.
How to play it
The market makes NC State the favorite at home, and their edge in common-opponent results offers some support for that lean. But Syracuse has won at Carter-Finley as recently as 2024, and they arrive with momentum.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs New HampshireW 66-3
- vs CaliforniaL 18-21
- at PittsburghL 13-27
- at UConnW 42-41
- at VirginiaL 25-28
- vs LouisvilleL 26-34
- at North CarolinaW 31-30
- vs SMUW 30-27
Went 3-9 in 2025. Current streak: W2.
- at VirginiaL 8-34
- vs RichmondW 73-0
- at VanderbiltL 31-35
- vs App StateW 41-31
- vs LouisvilleW 31-28
- vs Wake ForestL 14-38
- at StanfordL 28-31
- vs CaliforniaW 31-10
Went 8-5 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- CaliforniaSyracuse: L 18-21NC State: W 31-10
- VirginiaSyracuse: L 25-28NC State: L 8-34
- LouisvilleSyracuse: L 26-34NC State: W 31-28
Matchup history
Syracuse Orange and NC State Wolfpack last played on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, when the Syracuse Orange won 24–17. Over the last 5 meetings: NC State Wolfpack 3, Syracuse Orange 2.
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Preseason scouting report
Syracuse Orange
- New defensive coordinator in Vince Kehres (Toledo Defensive Coordinator and LB coach)
- Steve Angelli returns at QB after a 2025 season of 1,317 yards, 10 TDs, and 2 INTs (Played only 4 games due to injury)
- Top two RBs from last season are gone. Jackson State transfer Ahmad Miller is expected to start (1,035 yards, 5 TDs)
- Top seven players in terms of receiving yards are gone with the top returner being Darien Williams (101 yards, 1 TD). Two projected starters include Glendale Community College transfer Zamondre Merriweather (961 yards, 15 TDs) and freshman Calvin Russell III (5-star recruit and #3 overall WR in Class of 2026 per 247 Sports)
NC State Wolfpack
- CJ Bailey returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,105 yards, 25 TDs, and 9 INTs, as well as 215 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Jayden Scott is expected to start (595 yards, 4 TDs)
- Top five players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Keenan Jackson Jr (281 yards, 2 TDs). Buffalo transfer Victor Snow is expected to start at WR (815 yards, 8 TDs)
- Two starting offensive lineman return, and two transfers are expected to start
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack start?+
Syracuse Orange at NC State Wolfpack kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET at Carter-Finley Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack?+
The Syracuse Orange are favored at -133 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -2.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Syracuse Orange vs NC State Wolfpack?+
The spread is Syracuse Orange -2.5 and the total is 55.5 points, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Syracuse and NC State's records in 2026?+
The Syracuse Orange are 4-4 and the NC State Wolfpack are 4-4 this season. Syracuse is scoring 31.4 points a game and allowing 26.4; NC State is scoring 32.1 and allowing 25.9.
When did Syracuse and NC State last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, when Syracuse Orange won 24-17 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Over the last 5 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Syracuse has won 2 and NC State 3.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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