North Carolina State vs. Stanford prediction favors North Carolina State to win in college football Week 8 [2026]

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

Our famous predictive model currently gives North Carolina State a 73.0% chance of beating Stanford. Our predicted final score has North Carolina State winning 31-24. According to our model, North Carolina State (-6.5) has a 52.3% chance of covering the spread, while the 55.5-point over/under has a 50.2% 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: North Carolina State -6.5 (-117) / Stanford +6.5 (+113)
• Moneyline: North Carolina State -239, Stanford +233
• Total: Over/Under 55.5 (+102/-104)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions 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: Stanford +6.5 @ 47¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: North Carolina State @ 70¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 55.5 @ 50¢ 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

Friday's college football game between Stanford and North Carolina State at Stanford Stadium is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM ET.

• Who: North Carolina State vs. Stanford
• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT
• Venue: Stanford Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict North Carolina State, with a 73.0% win probability, will likely beat Stanford in Friday'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.