California vs. North Carolina State prediction favors North Carolina State to win in college football Week 9 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of California vs. North Carolina State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives North Carolina State a 76.2% chance of beating California. Our predicted final score has North Carolina State winning 33-22. According to our model, North Carolina State (-6.5) has a 62.0% chance of covering the spread, while the 57.5-point over/under has a 52.0% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: California +6.5 (+147) / North Carolina State -6.5 (-150)
• Moneyline: California +270, North Carolina State -277
• Total: Over/Under 57.5 (+106/-111)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: North Carolina State -6.5 @ 60¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: North Carolina State @ 74¢ via Novig
• Total: Under 57.5 @ 53¢ via Novig

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is North Carolina State to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football action between North Carolina State and California at Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.

• Who: California vs. North Carolina State
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT
• Venue: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict North Carolina State, with a 76.2% win probability, will likely beat California in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.