The California Golden Bears (3-3) face a fellow ACC opponent when they host the NC State Wolfpack (3-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at California Memorial Stadium.

The Golden Bears are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -9.5) versus the Wolfpack. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Golden Bears and the Wolfpack, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Cal vs. NC State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Bears (-9.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Bears (-380), Wolfpack (+293)
• Total: 46.5 points
• TV Channel: ACCN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Cal vs. NC State betting info and stats

Cal has a 4-1-0 record against the spread so far this season. In one game played when favored by at least 9.5 points, Cal covered the spread. Cal won the one game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. NC State, in six games with a set spread this season, is 0-6-0 against the spread. NC State has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 9.5 points (0-1). NC State is winless in the three games it has played as the underdog on the moneyline this season.

Cal vs. NC State recent stats and trends

California Golden Bears

• Cal has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The past three Cal games averaged 5.7 more points (52.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

NC State Wolfpack

• NC State is winless against the spread (0-3) and 0-3 overall during its last three contests.
• The final combined score of the past three NC State games exceeded the set total one time.
• NC State’s past three games have ended with an average of 49.8 points scored. That’s 3.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Cal vs. NC State key players

California Golden Bears

• Fernando Mendoza has 1,449 yards passing for Cal, completing 66.5% of his passes and tossing eight touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Jaivian Thomas, has carried the ball 62 times for 359 yards (59.8 per game), scoring two times.
• Jaydn Ott has carried the ball 47 times for 135 yards (27 per game) and three touchdowns while also racking up 115 yards through the air, scoring one time.
• Jack Endries’ team-high 265 yards as a receiver have come on 19 catches (out of 20 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Nyziah Hunter has put together a 200-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 17 passes on 24 targets.
• Jonathan Brady’s 13 catches are good enough for 160 yards.
• Xavier Carlton has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and nine tackles.
• Cade Uluave, Cal’s top tackler, has 25 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Nohl Williams has a team-leading six interceptions to go along with eight tackles and six passes defended.

NC State Wolfpack

• CJ Bailey has compiled 1,069 yards (152.7 per game) while completing 66.4% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Kendrick Raphael, has carried the ball 48 times for 281 yards (40.1 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Jordan Waters has totaled 260 yards on 66 carries with two touchdowns, while also catching nine passes for 98 yards and one score.
• Justin Joly has racked up 352 receiving yards on 22 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
• Kevin Concepcion has caught 39 passes and compiled 311 receiving yards (44.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Noah Rogers’ 29 targets have resulted in 19 receptions for 288 yards and one touchdown.
• Sean Brown has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 45 tackles.
• Caden Fordham is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 49 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
• Bishop Fitzgerald leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 22 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.