South Carolina vs North Carolina State College Football Weekly Picks

The South Carolina Gamecocks and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will be battling on the gridiron at Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday in season-opening action. Oddsmakers currently have the Wolfpack listed as 5-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game's total is sitting at 46. 2009 team records: South Carolina: 7-6 SU, 5-6-1 ATS North Carolina State: 6-7 SU, 10-2 ATS South Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 North Carolina State most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina's last 6 games on the road South Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games South Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games South Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road North Carolina State is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games North Carolina State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina State's last 6 games at home Next up: South Carolina at Georgia, Saturday, September 12 North Carolina State home to Murray State, Saturday, September 12