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NC State vs. Virginia Prediction, Odds & Pick

Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM

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NC State
ACC· Elo 1605
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Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM
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Virginia
ACC· Elo 1637
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Gridpex Model Prediction

Power rating (Elo)
UVA 1637
NCSU 1605
Projected spread
UVA -6.4
incl. home edge
Model pick
UVA
68% to win
Market spread
UVA -5.5
sportsbook line
Model edge
None
aligned w/ market
Win prob: model / mkt
68%
UVA · market 57%

Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (UVA Elo 1637, NCSU Elo 1605) plus home-field advantage. That projects UVA -6.4 (68% to win), essentially in line with the market.

Pregame Win Probability

Gridpex modelNCSU 32% · UVA 68%
Market consensusNCSU 43% · UVA 57%

Pick: UVA · 11 pts off the market line

Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.

Advanced Matchup — 2025

NCSU2025 season · higher-impact side highlightedUVA

Offense

0.28
PPA / play
0.18
44%
Success rate
42%
1.38
Explosiveness
1.29
4.69
Pts / opportunity
3.56
73%
Power success
81%

Defense

0.21
PPA allowed / play
0.06
39%
Success rate allowed
37%
1.44
Explosiveness allowed
1.19
15%
Havoc rate
18%
19%
Stuff rate
19%

Key matchups · Pro

  • NCSU pass offense (0.39 PPA) vs. UVA pass defense (0.15 allowed) — edge NCSU.
  • NCSU rush offense (0.19 PPA) vs. UVA rush defense (0.04 allowed) — edge NCSU.
  • UVA rush offense (0.19 PPA) vs. NCSU rush defense (0.12 allowed) — edge UVA.

FAQ

Who will win NC State vs. Virginia?

Gridpex's model favors Virginia with a 68% win probability.

What's the predicted spread for NC State vs. Virginia?

The model projects Virginia by 6.4.

What time is NC State vs. Virginia and what channel is it on?

Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 PM on ESPN, at Scott Stadium.

Why trust the number?Gridpex's model is walk-forward validated on 2014–24, out-of-sample: +0.28 pts mean Closing Line Value and 53.5% beat the close. We report the record — wins and losses — never fake locks.

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Gridiron IQ Model
Pinned · the model's take

I make this Virginia at 68% to win, projecting Virginia by 6.4. That's 11 points off the market line — there may be value. Where's the disagreement?

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