The North Carolina State Wolfpack will host the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Both teams enter the contest with a 5-5 record, and the winner will earn bowl eligibility.
Florida State is favored by 6.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -230.
I put together a 2-leg parlay for Friday's matchup, featuring a moneyline pick and a player prop for NC State running back Hollywood Smothers.
Here are my NC State vs. Florida State picks and same-game parlay for Friday, November 21.
NC State vs. Florida State Picks, Parlay
- Florida State ML
- Hollywood Smothers Under 70.5 Rush Yards
Odds: +128 (FanDuel)
NC State vs. Florida State Odds
| NC State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 59.5 -112o / -108u | +188 |
| Florida State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 59.5 -112o / -108u | -230 |
Moneyline Pick: Florida State ML
Florida State has been disappointing this season since an early-August win over Alabama.
After climbing as high as seventh in the AP Poll in September, head coach Mike Norvell's team has lost five of its last six games.
NC State has struggled lately as well, losing five of its last seven games.
The Wolfpack's lone win in that span came over the then-No. 8 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
We have seen this line continue to move in Florida State's favor, even though it's the road team in a matchup between 5-5 teams.
There's a significant difference between these two teams' 5-5 record. NC State has shown it's unable to keep games close against quality teams this season. The Wolfpack has lost by double figures in four of its last five losses.
Florida State's defense will be the difference in this game, as I expect the Seminoles to get more key stops and force a game-changing turnover.
NC State Player Prop Pick: Hollywood Smothers Under 70.5 Rush Yards
We'll fade the Wolfpack's talented running back, Hollywood Smothers, in this matchup.
The Seminoles have been solid against the run this season, ranking 32nd in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game.
As moderate underdogs, the Wolfpack will have to lean on their passing game in a negative game script.
Our Action PRO Report projects 58.6 yards for Smothers.
NC State vs. Florida State Same-Game Parlay
- Florida State ML
- Hollywood Smothers Under 70.5 Rush Yards
Odds: +128 (FanDuel)
