Texas Tech vs. NC State Picks, Predictions College Football Week 3: Wolfpack Catch Red Raiders in Tricky Spot

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come to Raleigh this week to play the NC State Wolfpack. TexasTech is undefeated and NCState is one of just three teams from the Power 5 conference to face an undefeated opponent this season.

BetMGM gives four $50 free bets on college football teams to win outright. Free bets must be used within 7 days of being credited to your account.

Texas Tech beat Houston Cougars 33-30 in overtime last week. The Red Raiders have another in-state rivalry game with No. 21 Texas looming this week, so they're in a tough spot. NC State is the more cohesive team with more returning experience than Texas Tech.

Leary and Smith are having a quarterback battle in Week 3. Leary threw for 3,433 yards and 35 touchdowns last year. Smith threw 350 yards, rushed for 86 and made a case to be the starter when Tyler Shough returns from injury.

Get a BetMGM Promo Code for Texas Tech vs. NC State.

NC State has won just one of its last nine nonconference games against Power 5 competition over the previous 18 years. However, NC State is 11-3 ATS in its recent home games.

SportsbookReview.com has a lot of betting tools and forums.

Texas Tech vs. NC State picks will be made on 9/16/2022 at 6:06 a.m. ET.