Virginia Cavaliers @ North Carolina State Wolfpack Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/6/2025 12:00 PM EDT

We have your Virginia Cavaliers @ North Carolina State Wolfpack prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Virginia Cavaliers hit the road to face the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-06
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
TV: ESPN2

Virginia Cavaliers @ North Carolina State Wolfpack Preview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will host the Virginia Cavaliers in an ACC showdown. NC State enters this game coming off a 24-17 victory over East Carolina in their season opener. While they secured the win, they failed to cover the 13.5-point spread. Sophomore quarterback CJ Bailey had a solid performance, completing 24 of 34 passes for 318 yards, two total touchdowns, and one interception. Running back Hollywood Smothers added 76 rushing yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Wesley Grimes contributed significantly with four receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Wolfpack showed strength with linebackers Caden Fordham and Sean Brown recording 11 and 10 total tackles, respectively, and Sabastian Harsh disrupting the pass rush with 2.5 tackles for loss and six quarterback pressures. The Wolfpack also enjoys a significant home-field advantage, with Carter-Finley Stadium having a sellout streak of 21 consecutive games, which was extended to 22 with the ECU game and will continue for this matchup against Virginia.

The Virginia Cavaliers started their season strong with a dominant 48-7 win over Coastal Carolina, easily covering their 12-point spread. North Texas transfer quarterback Chandler Morris led Virginia's offense, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns on 19 of 27 passing. He also showcased his dual-threat ability with five carries for 50 yards, though he did depart the game with an apparent shoulder injury. James Madison transfer wide receiver Cam Ross was a key target, hauling in seven catches for 124 yards and a touchdown.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Despite being ACC foes, the North Carolina State Wolfpack and Virginia Cavaliers have only met three times in the last twelve years due to conference scheduling. Under coach Dave Doeren, NC State has won all three of these recent encounters. In 2018, the Wolfpack secured a 35-21 victory at Carter-Finley Stadium. They followed that up with a 38-21 win at Scott Stadium in 2020. The most recent meeting in 2023 saw NC State narrowly defeat Virginia 24-21 with a walk-off field goal in Charlottesville.

Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -3.5

The North Carolina State Wolfpack opened as a 3.5-point favorite against the Virginia Cavaliers. While NC State did not cover their large spread in Week 1, their defense looked formidable, and quarterback CJ Bailey showed promise. The significant factor in this matchup is the apparent shoulder injury to Virginia's starting quarterback, Chandler Morris, who was a key part of their Week 1 success. Even if Morris plays, his effectiveness could be hampered. NC State's strong home-field advantage, backed by a passionate sellout crowd, combined with their recent head-to-head dominance over Virginia, makes them a solid pick to cover the relatively small 3.5-point spread.