NC State and Connecticut get their respective 2023 campaigns underway on Thursday night, and offshore oddsmakers like the Wolfpack to get the early season victory making them two touchdown favorites. NC State has high expectations for the year because they think they finally have an offense to go along with their stellar defensive unit.
Before Betting on NC State vs UConn Week 1
All eyes are going to be on Wolfpack QB Brennan Armstrong in the season opener as he is reunited with Robert Anae, his former offensive coordinator at Virginia. That duo put up some huge numbers with the Cavaliers including a 4,449 yard, 31 TD output in 2021.
If Armstrong can get the NC State offense to be at least competent, it will be a nice compliment to a Wolfpack defense that did not allow a single opponent to score 30+ points during their 8-5 season in 2022.
Connecticut has upset on their minds on Thursday night, and the Huskies are at home which gives them value even as +14 point underdogs. Coach Jim Mora has plenty of big game experience and new QB Joseph Fagnano threw for over 2,200 yards with 15 TDs against 6 INTs last season at Maine.
Wolfpack vs Huskies NCAAF Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | NC ST (1.16) | CONN (5.85) | 46.5 | NC ST -14 (1.91) | CONN +14 (1.91) |
| MyBookie | NC ST (1.15) | CONN (5.25) | 46.5 | NC ST -14 (1.91) | CONN +14 (1.91) |
| BetUS | NC ST (N/A) | CONN (N/A) | N/A | NC ST (N/A) | CONN (N/A) |
| SportsBetting.ag | NC ST (1.16) | CONN (5.85) | 46.5 | NC ST -14 (1.91) | CONN +14 (1.91) |
| XBet | NC ST (1.15) | CONN (5.25) | 46.5 | NC ST -14 (1.91) | CONN +14 (1.91) |
NC State vs UConn Week 1 Prediction & Pick
Armstrong is a huge X-factor in this game, but if he can move the Wolfpack offense up and down the field that’s going to be a huge asset for a very good NC State defense. That being said, two TDs is too much to cover for NC State on the road in the season opener and they’ll fall just short of hitting the number.Β
