Duke vs NC State Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The Duke Blue Devils take a short road trip this week with a game in Raleigh against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. Duke comes into this week with six wins and three losses overall on a 2 game losing streak following a come from behind loss to Miami a week ago. Defensively Duke started the game strong giving up just 17 points to Miami in the first half but allowed 526 total yards and 36 second half points resulting in a 22 point loss. Offensively Duke moved the ball well compiling more than 400 yards to score 31 points but turned the ball over four times in the game period for other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Maalik Murphy carried the load for the Duke offense against Miami completing 25 passes for 325 yards and three scores in the game. Peyton Jones was the top ball carrier on the roster for Miami it was 71 yards and one score on 12 carries. Sahmir Hagans led the team with 139 yards and one touchdown on 9 catches. Jordan Moore added five catches for 75 one score and Peyton Jones chipped in 61 yards and one touchdown on three grabs.

The North Carolina State Wolfpack come into this week with five wins and four losses through nine games following a 31 point blowout against Stanford a week ago. Defensively North Carolina State set the tone giving up just 28 points on 398 yards and forced 2 turnovers in the game. Offensively North Carolina State had one of their best games of the season scoring 59 points including 31 of the first half on 527 total yards.

CJ Bailey led the way for the North Carolina State offense completing 18 passes for 234 yards and three scores and ran the ball 6 times for 19 yards as well. Jordan Waters was the top ball carrier on the roster for North Carolina State with 115 yards and two scores on five carries. Hollywood Smothers added 16 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Justin Joly led the team with 66 yards and one score on 4 grabs. Keenan Jackson chipped in three catches for 48 yards and one score, while Kevin Concepcion added four catches for 30 yards and one touchdown in the game.

Both teams have played good football this season, but Duke is the better team. Look for the Blue Devils to end their recent skid against an in-state rival. Take Duke this week to do enough on the road to get the win and cover against North Carolina State as they returned to their winning ways this week. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win and cover 38-21.