Clemson vs. NC State odds, spread and time: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 predictions based on proven model

The 21st-ranked Clemson Tigers (1-1) will open the ACC season on Saturday afternoon when they host the North Carolina State Wolfpack (2-1). Clemson was upset by No. 1-ranked Georgia in its season opener but bounced back with a 66-20 win over Appalachian State two weeks ago. NC State is coming off a bounce-back win of its own, beating Louisiana Tech after a 51-10 loss to then-14th-ranked Tennessee. The Tigers won six straight ACC title games before failing to reach the championship game in two of the past three seasons.

Tip-off is at 12 noon (ET). The Tigers are 10-point favorites in the latest Clemson vs. NC State odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5, according to the SportsLine consensus. Before entering any North Carolina State vs. Clemson predictions, you'll want to See the model's college football predictions at SportsLine.

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The model has set her sights on North Carolina State vs. ClemsonYou can head to SportsLine for see your selectionsHere are several College Football Betting Lines For the game:

• Clemson vs. Differential North Carolina State: Clemson -19
• Clemson vs. North Carolina State: Over/Under: 44.5 points
• Clemson vs. Moneyline North Carolina State: Clemson -1190, NC State +718
• Clemson vs. North Carolina State Predictions: See selections here

Why Clemson can cover

Clemson opened the season with a brutal matchup against Georgia on a not-so-neutral field, but the Tigers bounced back with a fantastic performance in Week 2. They were favored by just 17 points in that 66-20 win as they took a 35-0 lead late in the first quarter. Junior quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 24 of 26 passes for 378 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for two more scores.

Senior running back Phil Mafah has rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown in his first two games, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. The Tigers had an extra week to prepare for this game, while NC State had to rally from an 11-point deficit against Louisiana Tech last week. Clemson has won nine straight home games against NC State, and the Tigers have covered the spread in five of their last seven games. See which team to choose here.

Why NC State can cover?

NC State suffered its own crushing defeat on a neutral field when it fell to Tennessee, but it has also posted a pair of double-digit wins this season. The Wolfpack erased a 17-6 deficit in their 30-20 win over Louisiana Tech last week, when the team rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Freshman quarterback C.J. Bailey completed 13 of 20 passes for 156 yards in place of an injured Grayson McCall, and Bailey will make his starting debut Saturday.

Senior running back Jordan Waters has rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns this season, while sophomore Kendrick Raphael has 92 rushing yards and a touchdown. Sophomore wide receiver Kevin Concepcion leads the team with 22 receptions for 199 yards and two scores. The Wolfpack have covered the spread in five straight ACC games and have won two of the last three matchups between these teams outright. See which team to choose here.

How to make predictions for the Clemson vs. North Carolina State game

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