North Carolina State vs. Vanderbilt prediction favors Vanderbilt to win in college football Week 3 [2026]

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

Our famous predictive model currently gives Vanderbilt a 62.4% chance of defeating North Carolina State. Our predicted final score has Vanderbilt winning 27-23. According to our model, Vanderbilt (-3) has a 52.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 50.5-point over/under has a 52.3% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

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

• Spread: North Carolina State +3 (+100) / Vanderbilt -3 (-115)
• Moneyline: North Carolina State +140, Vanderbilt -154
• Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110/-108)

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: Vanderbilt -3 @ -115 via BetRivers
• Moneyline: Vanderbilt @ -154 via FanDuel
• Total: Over 50.5 @ -110 via bet365

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt and North Carolina State at FirstBank Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:45 PM ET.

• Who: North Carolina State vs. Vanderbilt
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 12:45 PM ET/9:45AM PT
• Venue: FirstBank Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Vanderbilt, with a 62.4% win probability, will likely beat North Carolina State 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.