Tennessee vs. NC State: Early odds, picks, football prediction for Week 2

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

Lines provided courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

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

Tennessee wins: -295
NC State win: +235

Over 60.5 points: -110
Below 60.5 points: -110

FPI Tips: Tennessee wins in 88 percent of simulations

+ The Vols have a 4-1 record in their last 5 games against ACC teams.

+ NC State has a 5-2 record against the spread in their last 7 games

+ Tennessee has a record of 7-2 against the spread in the last 9 games as a favorite

+ The total points total has been undercut in 9 of NC State's last 12 games

+ The Volunteers have a 3-6 record against the spread in their last 9 games in Week 2

+ Wolfpack has a record of 0-4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games in September

+ Tennessee has a record of 12-4 in the last 16 games

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

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

NC State: 22 percent of bets suggest the Wolfpack will either win the game or keep the score within one touchdown.

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

When: Saturday, September 7
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
TV: ABC Network

The game odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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