This is an 8* ACC TOP DOG on NC State.

NC State is 3-4 SU, but 0-7 ATS. Bettors are quick to jump on Cal in this one, but I think the Wolfpack can keep it interesting and comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch with the large amount of points that they've been afforded in this one.

Cal is 3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS after falling 17-15 at Pitt last week, covering with the 3.5-points. The Golden Bears have now dropped three straight.

The Wolfpack have dropped three of four as well, most recently a 24-17 setback at home to Syracuse. QB CJ Bailey had 329 yards and two TD's, along with 28 rushing yards. He made a costly INT at the end of the game, but otherwise he looked good filling in for the injured Crayson McCall.

NC State averages 26.3 PPG, while conceding 382 yards per contest. The unit averages 2 ackes per game and it has forced 11 turnovers.

The Bears average 24.2 PPG, while conceding 17.8. QB Fernando Mendoza has an 8:3 TD:INT.

With the majority of the betting public going one way, I'm going the other. Grab the points, the play is NC STATE.

Good luck, NP