Tennessee vs. NC State early odds, picks, Week 2 football prediction

The early betting intel and game predictions as Tennessee and NC State meet in this SEC vs. ACC matchup on the Week 2 college football schedule.

Tennessee vs. NC State early football predictions and odds in this Week 2 game. / Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

Week 2 of the college football schedule brings us an intriguing SEC vs. ACC matchup as Tennessee and NC State meet in Charlotte in an important early-season test for both teams bringing on new quarterbacks to lead their offenses.

• Nico Iamaleava had over 300 yards passing in a brilliant showing as the Vols smashed Chattanooga
• Grayson McCall threw for 318 yards in a close game against Western Carolina, but led a 21-point fourth quarter effort to pull away

Tennessee vs. NC State early odds, picks

Lines are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Tennessee: -7.5 (-112)
NC State: +7.5 (-108)

Tennessee to win: -295
NC State to win: +235

Over 60.5 points: -110
Under 60.5 points: -110

FPI picks: Tennessee wins in 88 percent of simulations

Tennessee vs. NC State football betting trends

+ Vols are 4-1 straight-up in their last 5 games against ACC teams

+ NC State is 5-2 against the spread in its last 7 games

+ Tennessee is 7-2 against the spread in its last 9 games as favorite

+ Total went under in 9 of NC State's last 12 games

+ Volunteers are 3-6 against the spread in their last 9 Week 2 games

+ Wolfpack are 0-4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games in September

+ Tennessee is 12-4 straight-up in its last 16 games

+ NC State is 5-0 against the spread in its last 5 games on a Saturday

Spread consensus picks

Tennessee: 78 percent of bettors expect the Volunteers to win the game and cover the spread

NC State: 22 percent of wagers suggest the Wolfpack will either win the game or keep the result within a touchdown

College Football HQ early prediction: Tennessee wins by 17 and covers the spread

NC State vs. Tennessee game time, schedule

When: Sat., Sept. 7
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: ABC network

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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