Texas Tech vs NC State Odds, Picks & Predictions

Donovan Smith will play a big part in Texas Tech's game against NC State. The game is on Saturday, September 17. TexasTech won a thrilling 33-30 double overtime contest over then-No. 25 Houston. NC state won 55-3 against Charleston Southern last week.

Donovan Smith will start for Texas Tech against NC State. Smith has shown he can succeed Tyler Shough at quarterback. DraftKings is offering Smith at Over/Under 1.5 touchdowns. NC St's secondary has improved since last year. The team leads the nation in passing with 411 yards per game. The defense has been poor in the first two games. They were favored to win by 12. 5 points against East Carolina. Last week they beat Charleston Southern 55-3. It's a good bet that Smith gets at least two touchdown passes.

Donovan Smith is worth $130 at DraftKings to bet on Texas Tech vs. NC State.

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NC State is favored by 10.5 points against Texas Tech. The Wolfpack struggled against East Carolina last week. TexasTech has the best passing offense in college football. Backup quarterback Smith will make mistakes and will not be able to lead the team to victory. The team will keep it close and cover.   The team won the last game in double overtime.

The total is 55.5 and the Over is the play. Texas Tech has scored 96 points in two games. NC State is averaging 38. 5 points per game. The Over has been successful in TexasTech's last eight road games against a team with a winning home record and in September.

Texas Tech vs NC State is scheduled for September 17, 2022. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Texas Tech vs. NC State is a college football game.

NC State has won its last 11 home games.