Away Team
Record 3-0
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 2-1 ATS
Road 1-0 road
Standings
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6d 02:36:51
Start Time 7:30 PM EST
Date September 26, 2026
Venue Carter-Finley Stadium
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Season Series Season series tied 0-0.

Unbeaten App State walks into Raleigh catching 12.5 points against a 1-2 NC State team coming off a late loss at Vanderbilt, creating sharp spread-versus-record tension in a regional matchup with real market intrigue.

Home Team
Record 1-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 1-2 ATS
Home 1-0 home
Analysis Updated: 9:00 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 8:55 AM ET
Odds Updated: 4:49 PM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
NCST -13.5
Open: NCST -14
Market Tightening

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Moneyline
NCST -535
Open: NCST -535
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Total
54.5
Open: 55.5
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CJ Bailey Under 221.5 passing yards: his 213.3 season average sits below this number. CJ Bailey Under 221.5 passing yards: App State has allowed only 213.0 passing yards per game. CJ Bailey Under 221.5 passing yards: NC State averages 223.3 rushing yards and is favored by 12.5.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | NCST -13.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetRivers | NCST -530
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 54.5
Best Away Spread
MyBookie.ag | APPST +14
Best Away Moneyline
BetMGM | APPST +425
Best Under Line
Fanatics | 55
Updated 4:49 PM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +420
NCST -580
O 54.5
U 54.5
DraftKingsAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +400
NCST -535
O 54.5
U 54.5
BetMGMAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +425
NCST -550
O 54.5
U 54.5
BetRiversAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +370
NCST -530
O 54.5
U 54.5
FanaticsAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +410
NCST -550
O 55
U 55
BetOnline.agAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
O 55
U 55
LowVig.agAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
O 55
U 55
MyBookie.agAPPST +14
NCST -14
APPST +410
NCST -599
O 54.5
U 54.5
BetUSAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
O 55
U 55
CaesarsAPPST +13.5
NCST -13.5
APPST +400
NCST -560
O 54.5
U 54.5

Injury Report

App State has no injuries listed on the current national injury report. NC State still lists tight end Gus Ritchey and wide receiver Tyreek Copper as questionable with undisclosed issues after both carried uncertain designations into Vanderbilt week. Their availability matters more for depth than top-end usage, but any absences would narrow CJ Bailey's receiving options.

Key Players

App State
Malachi Singleton
Threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns against Charlotte while completing 28 passes.
NC State
CJ Bailey
Has 640 passing yards and four touchdowns through three games.

Key Matchup Edge

NC State's pass defense is the most important matchup edge, allowing just 169.3 passing yards per game against an App State offense driven by Malachi Singleton's 296.3 passing yards per game. If the Wolfpack compress explosive throws without overcommitting, they can force App State into longer drives and make a 12.5-point spread more defendable.

3 Things to Watch

  • Singleton against NC State coverage
  • Wolfpack response after Vanderbilt collapse
  • App State run defense under pressure

Betting Breakdown

App State arrives 3-0 after beating Maine, East Carolina and Charlotte, but the market is making a strong statement with NC State laying 12.5 at home. The Mountaineers are getting outstanding early-season work from Malachi Singleton, who has thrown for 889 yards while completing 74.5 percent of his passes, including 331 yards against Charlotte. NC State counters with a defense allowing only 169.3 passing yards per game, setting up the matchup that can decide whether App State stays inside the number. The Wolfpack are only 1-2 after the 35-31 loss at Vanderbilt, yet their offense is averaging 449.3 yards and 37.3 points per game. NC State also owns a 6-0 all-time series edge, though the programs have not met since 2006. App State's 2-1 ATS start is stronger than NC State's 1-2 mark, so bettors must weigh undefeated form against the home team's defensive profile, rushing depth and substantial market respect.

App State Betting Outlook

App State's case starts with Singleton and an offense that has produced 960 passing yards through three games. He has completed 74.5 percent of his throws with five touchdowns, and the Mountaineers have shown they can win both explosively and in tighter settings. The concern is price resistance: App State beat Charlotte by only five as a 17.5-point favorite, ending a two-game ATS covering streak. This is also a step up in defensive difficulty, with NC State allowing 169.3 passing yards per game. App State is 1-0 on the road after winning at East Carolina, so the plus points remain attractive only if Singleton avoids negative plays and the run game keeps the Wolfpack honest.

NC State Betting Outlook

NC State returns home trying to reset after a 35-31 loss at Vanderbilt that slipped away in the final seconds. The 1-2 record looks poor, but the Wolfpack have generated 449.3 yards and 37.3 points per game, with CJ Bailey at 640 passing yards and Jayden Scott leading the ground game with 198. Defensively, NC State has been particularly stingy through the air, giving up 169.3 passing yards per game. That matters against an App State offense built around Singleton's efficiency. The betting challenge is the number: laying 12.5 requires separation, not merely control, so NC State needs its rushing game and pass defense to turn field position into sustained scoring margins.

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App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack FAQ

What is the current spread for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The current home spread is NCST -13.5, while the away spread is APPST +13.5.

How far has the spread moved for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The spread opened at NCST -14 and is now NCST -13.5.

What is the current moneyline for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The current moneyline is APPST +400 / NCST -535.

How far has the moneyline moved for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The moneyline opened at APPST +400 / NCST -535 and is now APPST +400 / NCST -535.

What is the current total for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The current total is 54.5.

How far has the total moved for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

The total opened at 55.5 and is now 54.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

Current market signal: Market Tightening.

Is the market taking the favorite in App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

Current market signal: Market Steady.

Is the total dropping for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

Is the total rising for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

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What is the biggest matchup edge for App State Mountaineers vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State's pass defense is the most important matchup edge, allowing just 169.3 passing yards per game against an App State offense driven by Malachi Singleton's 296.3 passing yards per game. If the Wolfpack compress explosive throws without overcommitting, they can force App State into longer drives and make a 12.5-point spread more defendable.

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Matchup App State Mountaineers vs. NC State Wolfpack
Game Date September 26, 2026
Venue Carter-Finley Stadium
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57.1%
7
WIN
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OVER 58.5
58.1%
8
WIN
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OVER 47.5
58.1%
8
LOSS
UL@USC
OVER 59.5
56.9%
6
WIN
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UNDER 56.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
CAL@CUSE
UNDER 57.5
56.9%
6
WIN
RICE@ND
OVER 54.5
57.0%
6
LOSS
RUT@BC
UNDER 54.5
56.9%
6
WIN
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OVER 51.5
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LOSS
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OVER 51
57.4%
7
WIN
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OVER 67.5
57.1%
7
LOSS
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UNDER 47.5
57.2%
7
LOSS
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OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
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54.1%
4
WIN
ALBANY@BUFF
UNDER 47.5
57.1%
7
WIN
UAB@ILL
KATIN HOUSER OVER 18.5 PASS COMP
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4
LOSS
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HAWAII +4.5
54.8%
4
LOSS
MEMP@UNLV
UNLV -4
53.2%
3
LOSS
SJST@USC
OVER 61.5
57.0%
6
WIN
JAXST@NDAKST
UNDER 46.5
56.8%
6
WIN
NCST@UVA
CJ BAILEY OVER 29.5 PASS ATT
54.2%
4
LOSS
MIAMI@IND
ROMAN HEMBY UNDER 15.5 RUSH ATT
55.2%
5
LOSS
OLEMISS@GEORGIA
KEWAN LACY ANYTIME TD
56.7%
6
WIN
BAMA@IND
FERNANDO MENDOZA UNDER 26.5 PASS ATT
55.2%
5
WIN
OREG@TXTECH
OREG -126
58.9%
6
WIN
NEB@UTAH
DEVON DAMPIER UNDER 185.5 PASS YDS
53.4%
3
LOSS
NOTEX@SDGST
NOTEX -7
54.2%
4
LOSS
BAMA@OKLA
ISAIAH SATEGNA III ANYTIME TD
54.2%
4
WIN
BYU@TTU
PARKER KINGSTON OVER 20.5 LONGEST RECEPTION
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4
WIN
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BOISE -4.5
56.7%
6
WIN
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FAU +7
57.8%
7
LOSS
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WASH +7
54.9%
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LOSS
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55.1%
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LOSS
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54.0%
4
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56.4%
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LOSS
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VATECH +8
57.8%
7
LOSS
NWEST@ILL
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4
WIN
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55.2%
5
WIN
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4
WIN
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TROY -9.5
55.7%
5
WIN
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DEL +18
56.7%
6
LOSS
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56.1%
5
WIN
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55.3%
5
WIN
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55.1%
5
WIN
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56.3%
6
WIN
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6
WIN
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5
WIN
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5
WIN
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4
WIN
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3
LOSS
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3
LOSS
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